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William Saliba could miss World Cup after Champions League final injury

2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 1, 2026, 5:45 PM

Last updated Jun 1, 2026

William Saliba could miss World Cup after Champions League final injury
Summary

William Saliba played 120 minutes in Arsenal's loss to Paris Saint-Germain in the UEFA Champions League final on Saturday. Foot Mercato reports Saliba sustained a minor injury during the match, which could jeopardize his participation in the upcoming FIFA World Cup. The French defender has been a key player for France, and his absence may force coach Didier Deschamps to adjust the center-back pairing. France is scheduled to face Ivory Coast in a warm-up match this Thursday and will play Senegal in their first World Cup match on June 16.

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  • •Saliba played all 120 minutes against PSG in the Champions League final.
  • •He aggravated a minor injury during the match.
  • •Saliba's status is uncertain with the World Cup starting in two weeks.
  • •France faces Ivory Coast in a warm-up on June 4.
  • •France's first World Cup match is against Senegal on June 16.
Latest Updates
  • 5:45 PMYahoo Sports — William Saliba’s return date for France revealed following medical tests
  • 10:30 AMYahoo Sports — Arsenal and France defender William Saliba could miss World Cup
What they're saying
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Arsenal centre-back William Saliba (25) has undertaken medical tests to check the extent of the injury he reportedly aggravated during Saturday’s Champions League final loss to penalties against PSG...

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Wiliam Saliba (25) played all 120 minutes of Saturday’s UEFA Champions League final as Arsenal lost to reigning champions Paris Saint-Germain on penalties. However, Foot Mercato understands that t...

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