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 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.
- •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.
- 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
"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...
"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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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 1, 2026, 5:45 PMWilliam Saliba’s return date for France revealed following medical tests
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...
- Yahoo SportsJun 1, 2026, 10:30 AMArsenal and France defender William Saliba could miss World Cup
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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