Arsenal fans have plenty to look forward to this summer, with the club set to be represented by a plethora of players at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Supporters inclined towards sports betting will also be in their element as several Gunners stars play for teams at the top of the World Cup 2026 odds market.
Without further ado, read on as we look at which Arsenal players will feature at the World Cup, before assessing who is most likely to get their hands on the trophy.
World Cup 2026 – Arsenal Players at the Tournament
- Spain – David Raya, Mikel Merino, Martin Zubimendi
- England – Declan Rice, Eberechi Eze, Noni Madueke, Bukayo Saka
- France – William Saliba
- Brazil – Gabriel, Gabriel Martinelli
- Germany – Kai Havertz
- Netherlands – Jurrien Timber
- Norway – Martin Odegaard
- Sweden – Viktor Gyokeres
- Ecaudor – Piero Hincapie
Spain Bid to Follow Up Euro 2024 Success
A trio of Arsenal stars will be heading to the tournament with Spain and they could feasibly return home with World Cup winners’ medals. David Raya, Mikel Merino and Martin Zubimendi were all part of Spain’s successful 2024 European Championship squad in Germany. The 2010 world champions exited the World Cup at the last-16 stage at Qatar 2022, but are one of the bookmakers’ favourites to set the record straight this summer.
England on a Mission to End 60 Years of Pain
England manager Thomas Tuchel has named four Arsenal players in his squad and two of them are guaranteed to be part of his starting XI in North America. Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka are regulars in the Three Lions’ line-up and are nailed on to reprise their respective roles in the team this summer. Eberechi Eze and Noni Madueke will be eager to grasp any opportunities they are handed off the bench in their first-ever World Cup tournament.
Back Injury Could Scupper Saliba’s World Cup Chances
Arsenal and France defender William Saliba is extremely doubtful for the World Cup after suffering a back injury a few weeks ago. The 25-year-old reportedly underwent initial scans on Monday, and he could be forced to spend an extended period on the sidelines over the next few weeks. Losing Saliba would be a blow to France’s hopes of winning the tournament, as he is the main man for them at centre-back.
Havertz Hoping to Make his Mark with Germany
Kai Havertz has been included in Germany’s squad, meaning he has the chance to feature in his second World Cup after playing two matches in 2022. He missed the whole of his nation’s qualifying campaign due to a knee injury, before returning for the friendlies against Switzerland and Ghana in March. The four-time world champions will face Ivory Coast, Ecuador and Curacao in Group E, and look a good bet to make a deep run this summer.
Arsenal Duo Aiming to Sparkle for Brazil
Gabriel Magalhaes will have the opportunity to play in his first World Cup for Brazil after manager Carlo Ancelotti named him in his squad. Teammate Gabriel Martinelli featured at the tournament four years ago, making three appearances in Qatar as the Samba Kings reached the round of 16. The five-time winners have not lifted the trophy since 2002, but have been well-backed by sports bettors to end their title drought in North America.
Trossard Hoping for Better Fortunes with Belgium
Leandro Trossard was part of the Belgium squad that suffered the humiliation of a group stage exit from the tournament in Qatar four years ago. The winger won his 50th cap for the Red Devils in a 7-0 victory over Liechtenstein in their final World Cup qualifier last November. Belgium will play Egypt, Iran and New Zealand in the opening stage, and should have no trouble securing a place in the knockout phase.