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The summer doesn't mean a break for Arsenal, as many of the Gunners will be heading out to Canada, Mexico and the United States for the World Cup. This article provides updates of all the expected (and confirmed) players as they come in.
Arsenal is a worldwide brand, and they have players from different continents. From William Saliba in France to Gabriel Martinelli in Brazil, Arsenal will have representation across the board this summer.
Arsenal could have one of the biggest World Cup contingents
The 2026 World Cup is the largest in history. With a total of 48 countries competing, the world stage has never been more worldwide.
Even Arsenal players who play for lesser-ranked nations have a shot of making the trip to the World Cup.
Arsenal have a big European and South American contingency, mainly. They are a London-based club, and while England is bound to be their biggest pool of players, they are known for having a strong Spanish core and welcoming Brazilian flair.
Every Arsenal player expected at the 2026 World Cup
FIFA expects all final squads to be announced by June. Preliminary squads for each nation are already drafted, but there is no obligation to make those preliminary squads public. In fact, it is in many nations' best interests to keep them private.
That said, a handful of nations have already publicised their final squads, but they are able to change them based on injuries.
Country | Players | Notes |
|---|---|---|
Ecuador 🇪🇨 | Piero Hincapié | Hincapié is one of Ecuador's finest talents. A South American nation with an abundance of pride, Piero will almost certainly make the roster. |
England 🏴 | Bukayo Saka, Noni Madueke, Eberechi Eze, Declan Rice | Arsenal's strongest representation is their homegrown talents. Hale End starboy should join expensive acquisitions Madueke, Eze and Rice on the plane. |
Germany 🇩🇪 | Kai Havertz | Havertz is one of Germany's most promising players in this tricky transitional period for the side, which last won the World Cup in 2014. |
Netherlands 🇳🇱 | Jurriën Timber | Timber has been out injured for a while for Arsenal, but it shouldn't prevent him from making the trip to the World Cup. |
Norway 🇳🇴 | Martin Ødegaard | Proving pivotal to their qualification, Arsenal captain Ødegaard will certainly join Erling Haaland and co this summer. |
Spain 🇪🇸 | David Raya, Christian Mosquera, Mikel Merino, Martin Zubimendi | Arsenal have a touch of Spanish brilliance, not just with their manager. Exceptional Raya, solid Mosquera, versatile Merino and controlling Zubimendi makes up Arsenal's joint-largest contingent. |
In total, we expect to have Arsenal players spread across ten different countries. As it stands, only four of those total countries have officially announced their squads to the world. So, in the coming weeks, expect the majority of Arsenal players to be showcased.
When will Arsenal players be announced?
- 🇪🇨 Ecuador - Roster is yet to be announced. There is no confirmed target date as it stands.
- 🏴 England - Roster is yet to be announced. The target date is Friday, May 22.
- 🇩🇪 Germany - Roster is yet to be announced. The target date is Thursday, May 21.
- 🇳🇱 Netherlands - Roster is yet to be announced. The target date is Wednesday, May 27.
- 🇳🇴 Norway - Roster is yet to be announced. The target date is Thursday, May 21.
- 🇪🇸 Spain - Roster is yet to be announced. The target date is Monday, May 25.
Every confirmed Arsenal player who is heading to the World Cup
So far, five Arsenal players have been named in the official World Cup squads. Those five players have come from four different nations - Belgium, Brazil, France and Sweden. Those four will be hoping the early bird catches the worm.
Country | Players | Notes |
|---|---|---|
🇧🇪 Belgium | Leandro Trossard | Trossard will be making the World Cup with his beloved Belgium. The versatile forward was also involved in the 2022 World Cup, so he is no stranger to the big stage. |
🇧🇷 Brazil | Gabriel Magalhães, Gabriel Martinelli | Gabriel is one of the best defenders in the world, so he was always getting a call up. Martinelli was more on the fence, but it's certainly deserved, and he joins an attack alongside Neymar and Vini Jr. |
🇫🇷 France | William Saliba | Saliba is still relatively new to representing France, and he is set to make his first World Cup appearance. |
🇸🇪 Sweden | Viktor Gyökeres | Gyökeres joins his international teammate Isak, but the Arsenal man has surprisingly had a much better season. |
Which countries are most heavily represented?
Spain and England are expected to be the two biggest representations for Arsenal, with four players apiece. That said, Brazil is the only other country with more than one player (Gabriel and Gabriel Martinelli), so it shows how universal the Arsenal squad truly is.
- England - Arsenal's home country has the most players - Bukayo Saka, Eberechi Eze, Noni Madueke and Declan Rice. It could have potentially been five, but Ben White will miss out through injury.
- Spain - Arsenal maintains a strong Spanish core. David Raya, Cristhian Mosquera, Martin Zubimendi and Mikel Merino make up Arsenal's joint-largest representation.
- Brazil - Potentially the favourites to win this competition, Arsenal have a pretty strong Brazilian showing with Gabriel Magalhães and Gabriel Martinelli
The biggest stars to watch at the World Cup
Declan Rice will be one of England's primary players. Any local Arsenal fans will naturally be keeping an eye on the Three Lions, who have come painfully close to winning continental silverware in recent history. Those years of hurt will be forgiven with a worldwide trophy win.
Gabriel Magalhães will be front and centre of the proceedings, as Brazil, the greatest footballing nation of all-time, hopes to get their hands on the silverware again. They are in a new era under of one of the greatest coaches of all-time, Carlo Ancelotti.
Young players who could break out in 2026
It is William Saliba's first World Cup, which is crazy to think. He has been urged to bring his world-class performances to the national team, and that's something he will be aiming to do with the worldwide spotlight on him for the first time.
It is also Cristhian Mosquera's first World Cup. The Spanish international was only signed by Arsenal last summer, but he's already worth his weight in gold. The 21-year-old has thrived in big games for Arsenal this season, so you get the feeling he will want more of the same at the World Cup.
Players who may miss out on World Cup selection
- Ben White - He does not need surgery, but after falling to West Ham in the heat of the title race, he is unlikely to make England’s World Cup squad.
- Myles Lewis-Skelly - A competition for places in the England team, and his lack of experience, may see Myles Lewis-Skelly miss out.
- Riccardo Calafiori - Italy did not qualify for the World Cup.
- Christian Nørgaard - Denmark did not qualify for the World Cup.
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