DOHA, QATAR: Takehiro Tomiyasu of Japan controls the ball during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group E match between Germany and Japan at Khalifa International Stadium on November 23, 2022. (Photo by Alex Grimm/Getty Images)

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.
England's forward #17 Bukayo Saka celebrates scoring his team's third goal during the Qatar 2022 World Cup round of 16 football match between England and Senegal at the Al-Bayt Stadium in Al Khor, north of Doha on December 4, 2022.(Photo by PAUL ELLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

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.
England's forward #17 Bukayo Saka celebrates scoring his team's fourth goal during the Qatar 2022 World Cup Group B football match between England and Iran at the Khalifa International Stadium in Doha on November 21, 2022. (Photo by Paul ELLIS / AFP) (Photo by PAUL ELLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

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.
DOHA, QATAR: Takehiro Tomiyasu of Japan is interviewed during the Japan Training Session at Al Sadd SC New Training Facilities on November 25, 2022. (Photo by Christopher Lee/Getty Images)

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.
Brazil's forward Gabriel Martinelli (R) runs with the ball during the Qatar 2022 World Cup Group G football match between Brazil and Serbia at the Lusail Stadium in Lusail, north of Doha on November 24, 2022. (Photo by ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP via Getty Images)

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.
Granit Xhaka with the Man of the Match award for his performance against Serbia at the World Cup

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.
DOHA, QATAR: Takehiro Tomiyasu of Japan controls the ball during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group E match between Germany and Japan at Khalifa International Stadium on November 23, 2022. (Photo by Alex Grimm/Getty Images)

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.
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL: Brazilian former football player Ronaldo Nazario attends da ceremony organized by Brazilian Football Confederation to honor 2002 FIFA World Champions on the 20th anniversary at Fairmont Hotel on June 30, 2022. (Photo by Buda Mendes/Getty Images)

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.
Brazil's forward Gabriel Martinelli (R) takes part in a training session at Grand Hamad Stadium in Doha on November 29, 2022, during the Qatar 2022 World Cup football tournament. (Photo by KHALED DESOUKI/AFP via Getty Images)

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.
Poland's goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny (C) celebrates with his teammates after he saved a penalty shot during the Qatar 2022 World Cup Group C football match between Poland and Argentina at Stadium 974 in Doha on November 30, 2022. (Photo by JUAN MABROMATA/AFP via Getty Images)

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.
DOHA, QATAR - NOVEMBER 26: Ben White of England looks on during the England Training Session at Al Wakrah Stadium on November 26, 2022 in Doha, Qatar. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)

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'.
PARIS, FRANCE: William Saliba of France runs with the ball during the UEFA Nations League League A Group 1 match between France and Austria on September 22, 2022. (Photo by Aurelien Meunier/Getty Images)

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.
Switzerland's midfielder Granit Xhaka gives a thumb up to supporters prior to the UEFA Nations League - League A group 2 football match between Switzerland and Portugal at the Stade de Geneve in Geneva, on June 12, 2022. (Photo by FABRICE COFFRINI/AFP via Getty Images)

“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.
DOHA, QATAR - NOVEMBER 23: Takehiro Tomiyasu of Japan competes for a header against the Germany defence during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group E match between Germany and Japan at Khalifa International Stadium on November 23, 2022 in Doha, Qatar. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)

World Cup Arsenal 24yo given injury comeback timeframe

Takehiro Tomiyasu is expected to miss Japan's match against Costa Rica on Sunday, but he should return in time for their final group game against Spain.
England's forward #17 Bukayo Saka (L) fights for the ball with USA's defender #05 Antonee Robinson during the Qatar 2022 World Cup Group B football match between England and USA at the Al-Bayt Stadium in Al Khor, north of Doha on November 25, 2022. (Photo by ODD ANDERSEN/AFP via Getty Images)

Bukayo Saka given lowest England rating by Daily Mail

England did not enjoy a good night in their second group game against the USA, coming away with only a point after a boring match with few chances created by either side.
DOHA, QATAR: Bukayo Saka of England celebrates after scoring his team's fourth goal during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group B match between England and IR Iran at Khalifa International Stadium on November 21, 202. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

Arsenal player wins World Cup Player of the Round award

With the first round of World Cup group fixtures now behind us, Bukayo Saka has been named WhoScored's Player of the Round.
Bukayo Saka with the England Man of the Match award for his World Cup debut (Photo via England)

Ex-England striker argues Arsenal 21yo is England’s MVP

Emile Heskey believes Bukayo Saka is England's most valuable player now that Gareth Southgate's using him in his correct position.
Arsenal's Spanish manager Mikel Arteta applauds supporters on the pitch after the English Premier League football match between Crystal Palace and Arsenal at Selhurst Park in south London on August 5, 2022. - Arsenal won the game 2-0. - (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

World Cup coach admits he loves Mikel Arteta

Spain head coach Luis Enrique has admitted he loves Mikel Arteta, after seeing the Arsenal coach in the All or Nothing documentary.
DOHA, QATAR - NOVEMBER 23: Takehiro Tomiyasu of Japan competes for a header against the Germany defence during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group E match between Germany and Japan at Khalifa International Stadium on November 23, 2022 in Doha, Qatar. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)

Takuma Asano downs Germany as Tomiyasu helps comeback

Japan provided another World Cup shock on Wednesday afternoon as they came from behind to beat Germany 2-1.
DUESSELDORF, GERMANY: Takehiro Tomiyasu of Japan runs with the ball during the international friendly match between Japan and the United States at Merkur Spiel-Arena on September 23, 2022. (Photo by Lars Baron/Getty Images)

Arsenal 24yo shocked that Liverpool star isn’t at World Cup

Takehiro Tomiyasu was taken aback that Thiago Alcantara isn't in the Spain squad for the World Cup, admitting he doesn't watch their games.
France's defender Raphael Varane (L) leaves the field to be replaced by France's defender William Saliba (C) during the friendly football match between France and Ivory Coast at the Velodrome Stadium in Marseille, southern France, on March 25, 2022. (Photo by NICOLAS TUCAT/AFP via Getty Images)

William Saliba’s World Cup start hopes dashed

William Saliba is now unlikely to start France's opening World Cup fixture against Australia on Tuesday, with the return of Raphael Varane to fitness.
DOHA, QATAR - NOVEMBER 21: Bukayo Saka of England celebrates after scoring their team's fourth goal during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group B match between England and IR Iran at Khalifa International Stadium on November 21, 2022 in Doha, Qatar. (Photo by Matthias Hangst/Getty Images)

Unbelievable: Declan Rice hails Bukayo Saka’s ‘strength of character’

Bukayo Saka needs no reminder of what happened at the last major tournament England played in but after his special performance in their first World Cup game, Declan Rice has hailed his teammate for his strength of character.
England's Bukayo Saka celebrates scoring his team's fourth goal during the Qatar 2022 World Cup Group B football match between England and Iran at the Khalifa International Stadium in Doha on November 21, 2022. (Photo by PAUL ELLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

How Saka’s Arsenal teammates reacted to his World Cup debut

Bukayo Saka made a fantastic start to his World Cup career on Monday, and a few of his Arsenal teammates past and present were watching on.
DOHA, QATAR: Bukayo Saka of England scores his team's fourth goal during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group B match between England and IR Iran at Khalifa International Stadium on November 21, 2022. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

Saka gives his reaction to ‘amazing’ World Cup debut

Bukayo Saka reflected on the indescribable day of his World Cup debut on Monday by professing his delight at the result and desire to give everything for England.
Bukayo Saka with the England Man of the Match award for his World Cup debut (Photo via England)

Arsenal 21yo wins World Cup Man of the Match award

Bukayo Saka won the Man of the Match award on his World Cup debut on Monday, scoring twice in England's 6-2 win over Iran.
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TRING, ENGLAND - JUNE 10: World XI FC Manager, Arsene Wenger during a Soccer Aid for Unicef 2022 Training Session at Champneys Tring on June 10, 2022 in Tring, England. (Photo by Alex Davidson/Getty Images)

Arsene Wenger predicts England’s World Cup

Arsene Wenger has tipped England to do well in the World Cup as they get ready to kick-off their tournament on Monday against Iran, but he doesn't think they will win it.
LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 06: Aaron Ramsdale of Arsenal looks on during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Arsenal FC at Stamford Bridge on November 06, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)

Ramsdale shares dad’s reaction to World Cup call-up

Aaron Ramsdale has revealed there were tears when his dad learned of his World Cup call-up, a special moment for his family.
Arsenal's Scottish defender Kieran Tierney looks on after his shirt was torn during the UEFA Europa League Group A football match between Arsenal and FC Zurich at The Arsenal Stadium in London, on November 3, 2022. (Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images)

Kieran Tierney: It hurts

Kieran Tierney says 'it hurts' knowing he will spend the next four weeks watching the World Cup rather than playing at it.
England's Ben White. Issue date: Monday, June 7, 2021. Copyright: Lee Smith

Arsenal star could get World Cup start amid England teammate’s absence

Ben White could be in line to feature for England in their opening World Cup group game after Kyle Walker was ruled out of the match.
DUESSELDORF, GERMANY: Takehiro Tomiyasu of Japan runs with the ball during the international friendly match between Japan and the United States at Merkur Spiel-Arena on September 23, 2022. (Photo by Lars Baron/Getty Images)

Which shirt numbers will Arsenal’s World Cup internationals wear?

Following the final World Cup call-ups on Monday, Arsenal's internationals have learned their shirt numbers for the tournament.
Dubai Super Cup

Arsenal confirm first 2 friendlies of World Cup break

Arsenal have confirmed their participation in the rumoured Dubai Super Cup, and hinted that an Emirates Stadium friendly will follow.
Bukayo Saka wins England Player of the Year [photo via @England]

Jamie Carragher argues Arsenal man should start for England

Jamie Carragher believes Bukayo Saka has to be in the England starting lineup at right-wing at the World Cup.
LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 05: Gabriel Jesus of Arsenal looks on during the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Arsenal FC at Selhurst Park on August 05, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

“Crying and emotional”: Arsenal star on his reaction to World Cup call-up

Gabriel Jesus admits he was very emotional after his recent World Cup call-up, as it brought back memories of his first call-up.
LONDON, ENGLAND: Omar Rekik of Arsenal passes the ball during the Premier League 2 match between Arsenal U23 and Brighton & Hove Albion U23 at Emirates Stadium on October 01, 2021. (Photo by Alex Burstow/Getty Images)

Arsenal player drops out of international squad for World Cup

Omar Rekik has missed out on the Tunisia World Cup squad, despite featuring in their last squad and returning from injury last week.
CINCINNATI, OHIO: Yunus Musah of the United States against Morocco at TQL Stadium on June 01, 2022. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

Former Gunner looking forward to playing against England

Former Arsenal youngster Yunus Musah is looking forward to the chance to play against England with the USA at the World Cup.
Omar Rekik celebrates a goal for Sparta Rotterdam (Photo by Carla Vos/Cor Vos © 2022)

Injured Arsenal 20yo returns with World Cup hope

Omar Rekik returned from injury to make the Sparta Rotterdam bench on Friday, just in time for Tunisia to name their World Cup squad.
LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 09: Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal celebrates after their sides victory during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Liverpool FC at Emirates Stadium on October 09, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Arsenal Barcelona friendly at Emirates in discussion

Arsenal are in talks with Barcelona for their final friendly of the World Cup break, with a game at the Emirates Stadium on the table.
ORLANDO, FLORIDA: Facundo Torres of Orlando City celebrates a goal during a Florida Cup friendly against the Arsenal at Exploria Stadium on July 20, 2022. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

Fee rising? Arsenal transfer target included in World Cup squad

Potential Arsenal target Facundo Torres may see his stock rise in the coming months, after receiving a call-up for the World Cup.
LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 20: Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal looks on prior to the UEFA Europa League group A match between Arsenal FC and PSV Eindhoven at Emirates Stadium on October 20, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Mikel Arteta gives players World Cup injury advice

Mikel Arteta has been speaking to the press ahead of Arsenal's last game before the World Cup and was asked about players being worried about getting injured before the tournament.