Arsenal players score in World Cup friendlies leading up to tournament

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Last updated Jun 14, 2026

Arsenal players score in World Cup friendlies leading up to tournament
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Arsenal players showcased their scoring ability ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which began on June 11. Stars including Declan Rice, Kai Havertz, Martin Odegaard, Leandro Trossard, and Viktor Gyokeres found the net during their respective warm-up matches. Rice scored in England's 3-0 win against Costa Rica, while Havertz helped Germany defeat the United States 2-1. Odegaard contributed to Norway's 1-1 draw with Morocco, Trossard netted in Belgium's dominant 5-0 victory over Tunisia, and Gyokeres scored in Sweden’s 2-2 draw with Greece. These performances have generated confidence among Arsenal fans as the tournament progresses.

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  • Rice scored in England's 3-0 win over Costa Rica on June 10.
  • Havertz netted in Germany's 2-1 victory against the U.S. on June 6.
  • Odegaard scored during Norway's 1-1 draw against Morocco on June 7.
  • Trossard scored in Belgium's 5-0 win over Tunisia on June 6.
  • Gyokeres found the net in Sweden's 2-2 draw with Greece on June 4.
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  • 9:35 AMYahoo SportsRice, Havertz & Odegaard Among Arsenal Stars On Target In The World Cup Friendlies
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The FIFA World Cup 2026 officially got underway on June 11th, but before the tournament began, nations across the globe completed their final preparations through a series of international friendlies....

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