William Saliba sustains back injury during World Cup semi-final
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 14, 2026, 8:20 PM
Last updated Jul 14, 2026
William Saliba, Arsenal's centre-back, has reported a back injury sustained in France's semi-final match against Spain at the World Cup. He has been managing back issues since last season, raising concerns for both club and country. Saliba's injury may impact his availability for upcoming matches, including a possible final or third-place game. Arsenal is also contemplating adding another centre-back amid fitness worries for other players like Bukayo Saka and Declan Rice ahead of their match against Argentina.
- •Saliba claims to have a back injury from the World Cup semi-final
- •Arsenal is concerned about his fitness ahead of the new season
- •He has struggled with back issues since last season
- •Arsenal may seek to sign another centre-back this summer
- •Bukayo Saka and Declan Rice are also being monitored for fitness
- 7:28 AMYahoo Sports — Surgery 'among the options' for Saliba's back injury
- 8:20 PMYahoo Sports — William Saliba claimed his back is gone in injury blow to Arsenal
"Arsenal will assess William Saliba's back injury when he reports back to the club after World Cup duty. The France centre-back has been dogged by a back issue for several weeks and carried the problem into the World Cup. The issue appeared to be exacerbated during France's semi-final loss to Spain when he was forced off after just 30 minutes.
"Arsenal centre-back William Saliba reportedly claimed he has suffered a back injury during France’s semi-final game against Spain in the World Cup. The Gunners defender has been managing back issues...
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 17, 2026, 7:28 AMSurgery 'among the options' for Saliba's back injury
Arsenal will assess William Saliba's back injury when he reports back to the club after World Cup duty. The France centre-back has been dogged by a back issue for several weeks and carried the problem into the World Cup. The issue appeared to be exacerbated during France's semi-final loss to Spain when he was forced off after just 30 minutes.
- Yahoo SportsJul 14, 2026, 8:20 PMWilliam Saliba claimed his back is gone in injury blow to Arsenal
Arsenal centre-back William Saliba reportedly claimed he has suffered a back injury during France’s semi-final game against Spain in the World Cup. The Gunners defender has been managing back issues...
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