Every World Cup brings its share of controversy, and the 2026 edition has had no shortage of it already — on the pitch, off it, and according to William Saliba, with the pitches themselves.
Piero Hincapie and Ecuador were left frustrated on after being held to a goalless draw by World Cup debutants Curacao in Group E. After suffering a late defeat to Ivory Coast in their opening fixture, Ecuador knew that victory would significantly boost their hopes of reaching the knockout stages.
Arsenal have reportedly emerged as one of several clubs monitoring Marseille forward Mason Greenwood in this summer transfer window. Mikel Arteta is expected
Bukayo Saka was once again absent from England’s main training group as Thomas Tuchel’s side stepped up preparations for Tuesday’s World Cup clash against Ghana as per BBC.
Kai Havertz and Germany are through to the World Cup knockout stages after a dramatic 2-1 comeback victory over Ivory Coast in Group E. The Arsenal forward
Arsenal’s search for attacking reinforcements this summer could be about to take a significant step forward if the latest reports are to be believed. While
Viktor Gyokeres and Sweden suffered their first defeat of the 2026 World Cup as the Netherlands produced a ruthless display to secure a 5-1 victory and move to the top of Group F.
Sometimes the best Arsenal stories are the ones that connect generations. This morning, I woke up with a clear image of Alex James in my mind. Knowing that he had been a close friend of my great-grandfather Ted Drake, I felt compelled to revisit some old footage of the Scottish legend.
Arsenal now know exactly how their 2026/27 UEFA Champions League campaign could fit around their domestic commitments, and there is one section of the calendar that immediately jumps out.
Kenan Yildiz likes the idea of playing for Arsenal from next season, but Juventus have blocked his transfer away from Turin this summer, as revealed by Tuttosport.
While Arsenal ultimately ended their 22-year wait for a Premier League title, the 2025/26 campaign also saw Mikel Arteta’s side embark on an impressive League Cup run that ended just one game short of silverware.
Bukayo Saka did not start England’s first World Cup match against Croatia because he is not fully fit yet, and he may also miss a place in the starting XI against Ghana.
Marcus Rashford is being discussed at Arsenal, with Mikel Arteta open to adding the attacker to his squad and encouraging the club’s executives to consider a possible move.
Arsenal duo Gabriel Magalhaes and Gabriel Martinelli both featured as Brazil recorded their first victory of the 2026 World Cup, defeating Haiti 3-0 in Philadelphia.
There could be an exodus of players from Arsenal this summer, with Fichajes revealing that at least four of their stars are expected to leave the club.
Arsenal have plans to bolster their squad with several top players this summer, with the Gunners now generally considered one of the best clubs to join, as reported by Sky Sports.
Arsenal are one of the clubs interested in Switzerland star Johan Manzambi, according to Mirror Football, and he demonstrated what he could offer with his performance on Thursday.
Arsenal are set to bid for Bradley Barcola after making him their main transfer target for the left wing, with Sky Sports reporting that they are now actively looking to sign him.
Arsenal have been linked with the move for Julian Alvarez in recent months. They are hoping to sign the 26-year-old Atletico Madrid striker, and El Chiringuito have now claimed that they already have an agreement in place with the La Liga club.
Arsenal are one of the clubs targeting Yan Diomande, although Liverpool currently lead the race for his signature. The Reds have just had a bid rejected for him, which should show Arsenal how much they may need to spend to sign the Ivorian.
According to Football365, Aston Villa are open to selling Morgan Rogers this summer, a development that could provide Arsenal with a significant boost in their pursuit of the attacker.
Having picked my Best XI from Matchday 1, it’s only fair that I do the opposite. With every nation having now played once, here is my flop XI from the opening round of World Cup fixtures.
Arsenal are reportedly one step away from signing Leicester City wonderkid Jeremy Monga, with confidence growing that a deal can be completed. According to journalist Nicolo Schira, the 16-year-old winger has already agreed personal terms with Arsenal and wants to make the move to North London.
Declan Rice has insisted he only went off as a precaution in England’s 4-2 win over Croatia in their opening World Cup 2026 group game. Arsenal and England fans will no doubt have been concerned to see the midfielder appearing to limp off when he was subbed by Thomas Tuchel with 20 minutes to go.