Which Arsenal players are going to the 2022 World Cup?

Only a winter World Cup could halt Arsenal’s momentum.

The Gunners are top of the Premier League by a healthy five-point margin after they beat Wolves 2-0 at the weekend, but we won’t see Mikel Arteta’s side in action until Boxing Day thanks to FIFA opting to host a World Cup in Qatar.

The tournament gets underway on 20 November with ten Arsenal players making the trip out to the Middle East.

Which Arsenal players are going to the 2022 World Cup?

Here’s all the information you need regarding the Arsenal players travelling to Qatar and when they’ll be playing.

Aaron Ramsdale, Bukayo Saka & Ben White – England

Group stage fixtures (all times are in BST)

England vs Iran – 21/11 (13:00)

England vs USA – 25/11 (19:00)

Wales vs England – 29/11 (19:00)

Three Gooners were named in Gareth Southgate’s England squad but none of them are guaranteed a spot in the starting XI. Bukayo Saka is likely to earn the most minutes with Ben White playing in reserve to Kyle Walker and Aaron Ramsdale providing cover for Jordan Pickford.

Granit Xhaka – Switzerland

Group stage fixtures

Switzerland vs Cameroon – 24/11 (10:00)

Brazil vs Switzerland – 28/11 (16:00)

Serbia vs Switzerland – 02/12 (19:00)

Granit Xhaka will captain the Swiss side in Qatar where they’ve been drawn into a difficult group alongside pre-tournament favourites Brazil, Serbia, and Cameroon. Switzerland are usually so reliable at major tournaments, however, and many are backing Xhaka to have a fine individual campaign.

William Saliba – France

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Group stage fixtures

France vs Australia – 22/11 (19:00)

France vs Denmark – 26/11 (16:00)

Tunisia vs France – 30/11 (15:00)

William Saliba has been one of the stories of the Premier League season so far. The defender has played a pivotal role in Arsenal’s success and has been integrated into Didier Deschamps’ France squad. Saliba could start in a back three for Les Bleus, who’ll be tested by Euro 2020 semi-finalists Denmark in the group phase.

Gabriel Jesus & Gabriel Martinelli – Brazil

Group stage fixtures

Brazil vs Serbia – 24/11 (19:00)

Brazil vs Switzerland – 28/11 (16:00)

Cameroon vs Brazil – 02/12 (19:00)

Two of Arsenal’s three Gabis made the Brazil squad with Jesus and Martinelli being fortunate enough to make the cut. Gabriel, however, missed out. Nevertheless, neither Arsenal star is a prominent figure in the Brazil set-up and both are expected to earn a limited number of minutes in Qatar. Although, Tite’s side are poised for a deep run so we could see Jesus earn a start up top.

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Takehiro Tomiyasu – Japan

Group stage fixtures

Germany vs Japan – 23/11 (13:00)

Japan vs Costa Rica – 27/11 (10:00)

Japan vs Spain – 01/12 (19:00)

Takehiro Tomiyasu’s Japan will be looking to upset the odds in a group that Germany and Spain are expected to coast in. Tomiyasu overcame an injury scare earlier this month to make the 26-man squad and he’ll be expected to start all three of Japan’s group games.

Matt Turner – USA

Group stage fixtures

USA vs Wales – 21/11 (19:00)

England vs USA – 25/11 (19:00)

Iran vs USA – 29/11 (19:00)

Pessimism is rife among American supporters heading into the World Cup. While the USMNT are blessed with a pretty talented squad, they enter the tournament in poor form and Matt Turner could be a busy boy in their group stage fixtures. Saka may well face up against his teammate in front of goal on Matchday 2.

Thomas Partey – Ghana

Group stage fixtures

Portugal vs Ghana – 24/11 (16:00)

South Korea vs Ghana – 28/11 (13:00)

Ghana vs Uruguay – 02/12 (15:00)

Could Ghana spring a surprise in Group H? They endured a woeful African Cup of Nations earlier this year, but they’ve got a good squad and their star man, Thomas Partey, has been in excellent form. Uruguay are dark horses themselves, but Portugal should be on upset watch when they take on the Ghanianas on Matchday 1.