Saliba's injury raises concerns for Arsenal and France ahead of World Cup
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 1, 2026, 3:16 PM
Last updated Jun 1, 2026
Arsenal centre-back William Saliba is reportedly dealing with a worsening injury sustained after the Champions League final. Concerns are growing that this issue may jeopardize his participation in the World Cup, which starts on June 16 against Senegal. Maximum caution is being exercised as the French national team prepares for the tournament, with Saliba's fitness critical to their plans. French manager Didier Deschamps will keenly await updates on Saliba's condition.
- •William Saliba injured after the Champions League final
- •Concern over his participation in the upcoming World Cup
- •France plays Senegal on June 16
- •Maximum caution advised while assessing his recovery
- 7:15 PMYahoo Sports — William Saliba injury reports clarified by France manager
- 3:16 PMYahoo Sports — France reportedly loses key defender William Saliba on eve of World Cup
- 1:45 PMESPN Soccer — Sources: France's Saliba doubtful for World Cup
- 1:30 PMYahoo Sports — Arsenal star dealt injury blow on eve of World Cup
- 10:27 AMYahoo Sports — 😳Alarm in France over Saliba, he could be out for weeks
"According to reports from France, the Arsenal centre-back is dealing with an injury that may have worsened and could put his participation in the World Cup at risk. Maximum caution and concern over Wi...
"Reports that William Saliba is suffering from a back problem that could see him miss this summer’s World Cup seem to come as a surprise to Didier Deschamps.Photo by David Ramos/Getty ImagesOn Monday...
"Arsenal defender William Saliba’s World Cup has been put into jeopardy after he reportedly aggravated an injury. The centre-back is a key player for both club and country and is coming off the back...
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJun 1, 2026, 7:15 PMWilliam Saliba injury reports clarified by France manager
Reports that William Saliba is suffering from a back problem that could see him miss this summer’s World Cup seem to come as a surprise to Didier Deschamps.Photo by David Ramos/Getty ImagesOn Monday...
- Yahoo SportsJun 1, 2026, 3:16 PMFrance reportedly loses key defender William Saliba on eve of World Cup
France defender William Saliba could miss the World Cup with a back injury, per multiple reports on Monday, June 1.
- ESPN SoccerJun 1, 2026, 1:45 PMSources: France's Saliba doubtful for World Cup
Arsenal and France defender William Saliba is very doubtful for the World Cup after injuring his back a few weeks ago, sources told ESPN.
- Yahoo SportsJun 1, 2026, 1:30 PMArsenal star dealt injury blow on eve of World Cup
Arsenal defender William Saliba’s World Cup has been put into jeopardy after he reportedly aggravated an injury. The centre-back is a key player for both club and country and is coming off the back...
- Yahoo SportsJun 1, 2026, 10:27 AM😳Alarm in France over Saliba, he could be out for weeks
According to reports from France, the Arsenal centre-back is dealing with an injury that may have worsened and could put his participation in the World Cup at risk. Maximum caution and concern over Wi...
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