Saliba 'ready to go' for Arsenal after injury at World Cup
William Saliba has returned to full training at Arsenal, 3½ months after his last game -- in the World Cup semifinals for France.
World Cup. William Saliba: What Happened
ESPN reported on Tuesday, November 3, 2026 in a story involving World Cup. William Saliba, Arsenal, World Cup. Here is how the report opens:
William Saliba has returned to full training at Arsenal, 3½ months after his last game -- in the World Cup semifinals for France.
It is one of many Soccer stories we are following today, and 2 outlets are covering it. Below are the key takeaways, how the story is being reported across the sport, background on Major League Soccer and what to watch next.
Key Takeaways
- The story: Saliba 'ready to go' for Arsenal after injury at World Cup
- Who’s involved: World Cup. William Saliba, Arsenal, World Cup and France
- League: Soccer
- First reported: Tuesday, November 3, 2026 by ESPN
- Coverage: 2 outlets are covering it: ESPN and BBC Sport
How Other Outlets Are Covering It
The same SOC story, as reported by another outlet:
- Saliba's back for Arsenal - how does Arteta solve his defensive dilemma?BBC Sport William Saliba returning to first-team training before Arsenal's game with Slavia Prague in the Champions League is a huge boost for the club but now presents Mikel Arteta with a selection headache.
Background: Major League Soccer
Major League Soccer (MLS) is a professional soccer league in North America and the highest level of the United States soccer league system. It comprises 30 teams, with 27 in the United States and 3 in Canada, and is sanctioned by the United States Soccer Federation. MLS is one of the major professional sports leagues in the United States and Canada. The league is headquartered in New York City.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What happened with World Cup. William Saliba?
William Saliba has returned to full training at Arsenal, 3½ months after his last game -- in the World Cup semifinals for France. ESPN reported the story on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
Who reported this SOC story?
ESPN first reported it on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. BBC Sport also covered it. ForTheFans summarizes it here with background and related Soccer news.
Where can I get the latest Soccer news today?
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