The Premier League champions will have a considerable number of players starring for their respective nations at the World Cup this month
The upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026 will have 16 Arsenal players playing for their respective countries this month.
The tournament is being hosted across the United States, Canada and Mexico. Every qualified side have announced their 26-man squad for the competition which ended speculation on which players will and won’t represent their nations on the global stage.
The summer tournament could have extenuating circumstances on Arsenal’s pre-season plans. The league champions have only confirmed their clash against Real Betis on August 5 before taking on Manchester City in the Community Shield on August 16.
Mikel Arteta will hope to welcome his players back fit as they defend their Premier League title next season. Ahead of the tournament, here’s a confirmed list of the Arsenal players jetting off to North America.
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Confirmed to be going
Goalkeepers: David Raya (Spain)
Defenders: Gabriel Magalhaes (Brazil), William Saliba (France), Piero Hincapie (Colombia), Jurrien Timber (Netherlands)
Midfielders: Martin Odegaard (Norway), Mikel Merino (Spain), Martin Zubimendi (Spain), Declan Rice (England), Eberechi Eze (England)
Forwards: Gabriel Martinelli (Brazil), Bukayo Saka (England), Kai Havertz (Germany), Leandro Trossard (Belgium), Viktor Gyokeres (Sweden), Noni Madueke (England)
Not going to the World Cup
Ben White (England – injured)
Cristhian Mosquera (Spain – not selected)
Christian Norgaard (Denmark – didn’t qualify)
Gabriel Jesus (Brazil – not selected)
Kepa Arrizabalaga (Spain – not selected)
Riccardo Calafiori (Italy – didn’t qualify)
Myles Lewis-Skelly (England – not selected)
Reiss Nelson (England – not selected)
Ethan Nwaneri (England – not selected)
Fabio Vieira (Portugal – not selected)
Tommy Setford (England – not selected)
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