Arsenal players poised for call-up to U-20 Women’s World Cup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 5:05 PM
Last updated Aug 12, 2026
The England U-20 women’s soccer team is preparing for the World Cup in Poland, scheduled for September 5-27. Players from Arsenal could feature prominently, with seven eligible athletes including Michelle Agyemang, Katie Reid, and Jessie Gale. While Wellesley-Smith appears likely to start, Agyemang and Reid are recovering from ACL injuries, affecting their potential participation. Clubs are not obligated to release players, complicating selection for some youth national teams ahead of the tournament.
- •England U-20s match against Portugal scheduled before World Cup
- •Tournament dates are September 5-27 in Poland
- •Clubs may limit player availability for national selection
- •Wellesley-Smith expected to start; Agyemang and Reid uncertain
- •Former Arsenal player Laila Harbert may also be selected
- 5:05 PMYahoo Sports — Which Arsenal players could be called up for the u-20 Women’s World Cup?
"England’s preparations are under way, but injuries, selection battles and club decisions could shape Arsenal’s representation in Poland.Photo by Nathan Stirk/Getty ImagesThe Under-20 Women’s Wor...
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