World Cup
Arsenal’s World Cup internationals: group‑stage results
Arsenal entered the Qatar World Cup with sixteen players on their national rosters, but defender Jurrien Timber withdrew after sustaining an injury, reducing the contingent to fifteen. Of those, eleven have already taken the field in the opening round of group matches, while four remain unused.
In Group C, Brazil drew 1‑1 with Morocco, with Gabriel Magalhaes completing the full ninety minutes and Gabriel Martinelli remaining on the bench. A victory over Scotland or Haiti would likely secure Brazil’s progression to the knockout stage.
Group E saw Germany crush Curacao 7‑1, where Kai Havertz netted a brace and earned the Player of the Match accolade. Ecuador, represented by Piero Hincapie, suffered a last‑minute defeat to the Ivory Coast, leaving them to face Curacao and Germany in their remaining fixtures.
Sweden’s 5‑1 demolition of Tunisia featured Viktor Gyokeres providing both a goal and an assist. Sweden’s upcoming opponents are the Netherlands and Japan, both regarded as challenging fixtures.
Leandro Trossard played the entire match for Belgium in their 1‑1 stalemate with Egypt. The parallel game between New Zealand and Iran also ended in a draw, meaning the group remains wide open.
Spain’s Arsenal internationals did not start their opening game against Cape Verde, with only Mikel Merino entering as a substitute in a goalless draw. Martin Zubimendi and David Raya have yet to make their tournament debuts, and Spain must improve against Saudi Arabia and Uruguay.
France secured a 3‑1 win over Senegal, with William Saliba featuring the full ninety minutes. Norway’s 4‑1 triumph over Iraq saw Martin Odegaard play eighty‑one minutes and deliver an assist.
England beat Croatia 4‑2, as Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka each supplied an assist and Noni Madueke won a penalty. England’s next clash against Ghana will determine whether they can clinch the group and advance.
With several draws across groups G and H, third‑place qualification remains a realistic route for multiple teams. The four Arsenal players still awaiting game time will be watching closely for opportunities.