Viktor Gyokeres and William Saliba First Arsenal Players Named in World Cup Squads
Arsenal strikers Viktor Gyokeres and defender William Saliba have become the first two players from the club to be officially selected for their respective national teams in the upcoming 2026 World Cup. Sweden confirmed Gyokeres' inclusion on Tuesday, while France announced Saliba's selection on Thursday. More announcements are expected imminently, with Belgium set to reveal its squad soon, where Leandro Trossard is a likely candidate. Additionally, reports indicate that Gabriel Magalhaes, Gabriel Martinelli, and Gabriel Jesus are among the 55-man preliminary squad for Brazil, with the final 26-man list due on May 18. Several other key Arsenal players, including Martin Odegaard, Kai Havertz, Declan Rice, Bukayo Saka, and David Raya, await confirmation as their nations prepare to announce squads over the coming weeks. This development marks a significant milestone for the club as international tournaments approach, highlighting the depth of talent within Arsenal's roster across multiple major footballing nations.
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