At a Glance:
Several Arsenal players are set to go to the 2026 World Cup.
The tournament kicks off in less than a month.
Here is a list of every player who has received a call-up so far.
The 2026 World Cup is close enough for squad news to matter, and Arsenal are set to send a sizeable group after the Gunners’ success in the Premier League and getting a spot in the UEFA Champions League final.
Even though final registrations are due by June 2 and late injury replacements are still possible before each nation’s first match, we still have a few players that have been confirmed to travel to North America.
Arsenal in the 2026 World Cup
Arsenal’s confirmed World Cup group already shows how international Mikel Arteta’s squad has become. The Gunners will have players representing some of the tournament’s biggest nations, from Brazil, France, England, and Germany, while others will carry the pressure of leading smaller but dangerous teams.
For Arsenal fans, that means the summer will not only be about following national teams, but also about watching how key club players handle the physical and emotional demands of a major tournament.
The global pull of the World Cup also means these squad stories quickly move beyond normal football coverage. They fuel social media debates, fantasy football conversations, streaming previews and even wider entertainment spaces such as an online casino, where major sporting events often become part of the broader digital noise around the tournament.
Still, for Arsenal supporters, the real focus remains simple: which Gunners are going, who might still make it, and who has already missed out.
Carlo Ancelotti confirms two Arsenal player for Brazil World Cup squad
Arsenal already have a strong confirmed presence across several national teams. Brazil is one of the latest so far to confirm their players, and Ancelotti’s list has two Mikel Arteta representatives: Gabriel Magalhães and Gabriel Martinelli. This is a major boost for the forward, whose pace and direct running offer Brazil a different attacking profile from their more possession-heavy creators.
William Saliba makes France squad
William Saliba has also been named in France’s squad, keeping Arsenal represented in one of the tournament favourites.
France’s defensive list includes Saliba alongside established names such as Ibrahima Konaté, Jules Koundé, and Dayot Upamecano, so his place underlines how far he has travelled from promising club defender to international-level centre-back.
Martin Odegaard will partner Haaland for Norway
In midfield, Martin Odegaard is confirmed with Norway, another team that has published their 26-man squad. That’s one of the most emotional Arsenal angles of the summer, as Ødegaard is the captain of the Norwegian side.
His association with Erling Haaland can boost the chances of a national team that has qualified to the WC for the first time since 1998.
Viktor Gyokeres makes Sweden squad
Kai Havertz has been included in Germany’s squad as a forward option, while Viktor Gyokeres is in Sweden’s group after a dramatic qualification route. Sweden sealed their place through a playoff win over Poland, with Gyökeres scoring the late winner.
Leandro Trossard might not be a starter for Belgium
Belgium have also named Leandro Trossard among their forwards. That fits the kind of tournament role he has often occupied at club level: not always the loudest name on the sheet, but technically sharp, flexible across the front line and capable of changing rhythm in tight matches.
Four Arsenal players in England squad
Thomas Tuchel’s 26-man squad has Bukayo Saka and Noni Madueke among the wide players, Declan Rice among the midfield leaders, and Eberechi Eze among the creative options.
Other Arsenal players that can still go to the World Cup
Spain are one of the favourites who haven’t announced their players. David Raya, Kepa Arrizabalaga, Cristhian Mosquera, Mikel Merino, and Martin Zubimendi are all Spanish players, but their final squad is scheduled to be announced on May 25th. Raya, Merino and Zubimendi look close to being in the final list, as they’ve been regular enough in recent international cycles to remain firmly in the conversation.
Piero Hincapie is another player waiting on final confirmation. Ecuador have qualified and his profile as a left-sided centre-back or full-back makes him a natural candidate, but until the final list is public, he belongs in the “still can go” group rather than the confirmed group.
Jurrien Timber’s case is more complicated. The Netherlands are heading to the World Cup, but Ronald Koeman has admitted concern over Timber’s fitness because of a groin injury that has kept him out for a long spell. In football terms, he clearly has the level to be there. In practical terms, the final decision may come down to medical confidence rather than reputation.