Arsenal players at the World Cup
(ex-Arsenal players)
World Cup Group A
- Qatar – None
- Ecuador – None
- Senegal – None
- Netherlands – None
World Cup Group B
- England – Aaron Ramsdale, Ben White, Bukayo Saka
- IR Iran – None
- USA – Matt Turner (Yunus Musah)
- Wales – None (Aaron Ramsey)
World Cup Group C
- Argentina – None
- Saudi Arabia – None
- Mexico – None
- Poland – None (Wojciech Szczesny)
World Cup Group D
- France – William Saliba (Matteo Guendouzi, Olivier Giroud)
- Australia – None (Maty Ryan)
- Denmark – None
- Tunisia – None
World Cup Group E
- Spain – None
- Costa Rica – None (Joel Campbell)
- Germany – None (Serge Gnabry)
- Japan – Takehiro Tomiyasu (Takuma Asano)
World Cup Group F
- Belgium – None
- Canada – None
- Morocco – None
- Croatia – None
World Cup Group G
- Brazil – Gabriel Martinelli, Gabriel Jesus
- Serbia – None
- Switzerland – Granit Xhaka
- Cameroon – None
World Cup Group H
- Portugal –
- Ghana – Thomas Partey
- Uruguay – None
- Korea Republic – None
Arsenal star named u23 Player of the World Cup
WhoScored have named Bukayo Saka as their u23 Player of the World Cup, as well as including him in their u23 Team of the Tournament.
Arsenal player makes Team of the World Cup
Bukayo Saka has made it into L'Equipe's Team of the World Cup, the only non-semi-finalist to feature in the side.
Legend tells Matt Turner to ‘find another club’
USA goalkeeping legend, Brad Friedel, believes that Matt Turner should leave Arsenal to join a club where he is playing regularly, saying he is 'too good' to sit on the Gunner's bench.
Pundit slams decision to substitute Bukayo Saka
Jamie Redknapp can't understand why Gareth Southgate took Bukayo Saka off in England's World Cup quarter-final against France.
Thierry Henry loses 2nd French record
The World Cup in Qatar has delivered many things this winter but Thierry Henry will come out of the tournament with two of his French records in the hands of other players.
French media praise Bukayo Saka as Mail give laughable rating
Bukayo Saka was praised by the French media following his performance for England against their national side on Saturday.
Southgate denies Ben White England bust-up claims
Gareth Southgate has denied claims that Ben White left the World Cup because he had a bust-up with one of the England coaches in front of the whole group.
Arsenal World Cup star laments his “disaster” of a performance
Japan came close to reaching the quarter-finals of the World Cup on Monday, but Takehiro Tomiyasu believes they didn't deserve to win.
Bukayo Saka buzzing after England 3-0 win
Bukayo Saka scored his third World Cup goal as England brushed Senegal aside on Sunday night to set up a showdown with France in the quarter-finals and the Arsenal man couldn't have been happier after the final whistle.
Arsenal 21yo to start World Cup last-16 match
Bukayo Saka is expected to start against Senegal in England's last-16 clash on Sunday night, despite reports that Phil Foden will keep his place.
Tomiyasu gives fitness update and makes vow to Arsenal fans
Takehiro Tomiyasu believes he'll be in better shape for Japan's next match, and he's vowed to try and stop Ivan Perisic on behalf of the Arsenal fans.
Gabriel Martinelli praised in Brazil for 1st World Cup start
Gabriel Martinelli has received plenty of praise for his first Brazil start at the World Cup on Friday, despite Cameroon winning the match.
Arsenal 30yo wins MOTM award amid multiple controversies
Granit Xhaka won the Man of the Match award as Switzerland beat Serbia on Friday, but he was involved in a few controversial incidents.
Arsenal star credits Premier League for his World Cup win
Takehiro Tomiyasu says playing regularly in the Premier League gave him the tools to compete against Jordi Alba and Ansu Fati on Thursday.
Ronaldo calls Arsenal forward one of the world’s best
Brazil legend Ronaldo believes that Gabriel Jesus is one of the best strikers in the world, and World Cup goals will come for him.
Arsenal 21yo to make World Cup start after starring in training
Gabriel Martinelli is impressing in training with Brazil and will start against Cameroon on Friday, according to the media in his home country.
Wojciech Szczesny jokes about his Lionel Messi penalty bet
Former Arsenal goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny joked that he'll probably get banned after a bet with Lionel Messi during Poland's match against Argentina.
Ben White returns home from World Cup
On Wednesday evening, Arsenal and the FA confirmed that Ben White had returned from the World Cup in Qatar due to 'personal reasons'.
William Saliba set for 1st World Cup start
William Saliba is set to make his first start of France's World Cup campaign against Tunisia on Wednesday, according to a report from France.
“I will smash you”: Granit Xhaka tells Martinelli and Jesus
Granit Xhaka won't hold back if he gets the chance to face his Arsenal teammates when Switzerland face Brazil on Monday.
As the World Cup takes place in a country where being LGBTQ+ is illegal, please also remember that “Qatari authorities have failed to investigate the deaths of thousands of migrant workers over the past decade, despite evidence of links between premature deaths and unsafe working conditions,” according to Amnesty International.