FIFA World Cup 2026

Declan Rice came off earlier than planned in England’s win over Croatia on Wednesday, but Thomas Tuchel and the player himself have provided positive updates on his injury.

With the first round of World Cup group games now concluded, let’s have a look at how Arsenal’s internationals are getting on so far.

The Arsenal midfielder said he is “fine” and urged Spain not to panic after their World Cup draw with Cape Verde. Mikel Merino has said…

Bukayo Saka has insisted he’s ‘ready to go’ despite suggestions from England boss Thomas Tuchel that the Arsenal winger still isn’t 100% fit.

Arsenal have opened talks with Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi’s representatives about a summer transfer, according to a report.

Viktor Gyokeres impressed for Sweden alongside Alexander Isak on Sunday night, with both players scoring in an emphatic win over Tunisia.

Kai Havertz won the Player of the Match award in Germany’s win over Curacao on Sunday, justifying Thomas Muller’s pre-match praise of him.

Fans were rightly confused when Miguel Almiron was booked during Paraguay’s match against the United States, as the rules were reportedly applied incorrectly.

Arsenal and France fans received good news on Saturday, as William Saliba finally returned to training with his national team ahead of their World Cup campaign.

William Saliba has now missed multiple France training sessions, in a worrying sign following previous reports on his ongoing injury problem.

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Declan Rice says his mother “killed” him after he was photographed badly sunburnt during England’s World Cup preparations.

Ethan Nwaneri scored for England in a behind-closed-doors 6-0 win over Miami FC before leaving the World Cup camp this weekend.

Bukayo Saka is still managing an Achilles injury, but Thomas Tuchel plans to start him in England’s World Cup opener.

Jurrien Timber has withdrawn from the Netherlands squad with a groin injury, with Lutsharel Geertruida called up in his place.

The England manager says Rice is part of his core group, with Arsenal’s four internationals now in camp before the final World Cup warm-up match…

Martin Odegaard scored late to rescue Norway in a 1-1 draw with Morocco after Brahim Diaz had punished a poor start in New Jersey.

FIFA is set to introduce new offside technology at the World Cup this summer, which could lead to the same system being adopted in the Premier League.

All of Arsenal’s World Cup call-ups have now been confirmed, with 16 Gunners set to travel to the tournament this summer.

William Saliba is reportedly set for surgery after the World Cup, putting the start of the 2026/27 campaign in doubt for the Arsenal defender.