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Arsenal World Cup Ratings Expose Underperformers and Surprise Stars

by Callum Foster ⎯ 1 min read ⎯ 2026-07-22
Arsenal players competing at the World Cup tournament

Arsenal players competing at the World Cup tournament

Spain claimed the World Cup title after a thrilling tournament in North America. Arsenal sent 15 players to the competition, with every representative advancing past the group stage.

According to reports, Mikel Arteta faced mixed news regarding squad fitness ahead of the upcoming campaign against Coventry City. Key figures suffered injuries, while international stars delivered contrasting individual performances.

Four players featured for England during the tournament. Declan Rice impressed despite playing through pain, scoring in the third-place play-off. Bukayo Saka capped off his campaign with a bronze-final hat-trick.

Eberechi Eze provided impact as a substitute, while Noni Madueke struggled before being dropped. Meanwhile, Mikel Merino became Spain's hero by scoring crucial knockout goals against Portugal and Belgium.

Martin Zubimendi made a late appearance in the final, whereas David Raya remained unused. For Brazil, Gabriel Martinelli scored against Japan before Gabriel lost his battle against Norway's Erling Haaland.

Based on recent transfer developments, Leandro Trossard shone with two goals and three assists before completing a transfer to Besiktas. Kai Havertz scored three times prior to Germany's early exit against Paraguay.

Viktor Gyokeres registered a goal and two assists for Sweden, while Piero Hincapie saw red during Ecuador's defeat against Mexico. Both players now turn their focus back to Arsenal's title defense.

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Senior Sports Journalist - Football & Tactical Analysis

Callum Foster is a renowned sports journalist with over 20 years of experience in the world of football. A former correspondent in London, Madrid, and Milan, he has covered the biggest sporting events: World Cups, European Championships, Champions League, and domestic leagues. His tactical analysis and on-the-ground reports are valued for their depth and accuracy. Passionate about European and South American football, he brings unique and insightful perspectives to sports news.