Arsenal stars dominate 2026 World Cup squads after Gyökeres’ winner sends Sweden through
Viktor Gyökeres’ dramatic winning goal against Poland not only sealed Sweden’s place at the 2026 World Cup but also pushed Arsenal’s World Cup representation to 18 players—the most from any single Premier League club so far.
The Gunners’ squad of qualifiers spans 11 countries:
Qualified:
Netherlands: Jurrien Timber
Belgium: Leandro Trossard
Germany: Kai Havertz
France: William Saliba
Sweden: Viktor Gyökeres
Norway: Martin Ødegaard
Ecuador: Piero Hincapie
Brazil: Gabriel Magalhaes, Gabriel Martinelli
Spain: David Raya, Christian Mosquera, Mikel Merino, Martin Zubimendi
England: Bukayo Saka, Noni Madueke, Eberechi Eze, Declan Rice, Ben White
Not qualifying:
Italy: Riccardo Calafiori
Denmark: Christian Nørgaard
Gyökeres’ decisive strike highlighted his role in Sweden’s qualification and underlined Arsenal’s growing influence on the global stage.
For football fans trying to track the 2026 tournament, Arsenal’s haul makes them a key club to watch, as multiple players could impact outcomes across several national teams.
