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William Saliba's World Cup Hopes in Jeopardy: The Unfortunate Night in Budapest

William Saliba's dream of playing in the upcoming World Cup has been put at risk after a heartbreaking night in Budapest. The Arsenal defender faces a race against time to recover from an aggravating injury sustained in a devastating defeat to PSG.

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William Saliba's World Cup Hopes in Jeopardy: The Unfortunate Night in Budapest

Champions League final delivers more misery for William Saliba! Arsenal defender becomes a World Cup doubt for France after aggravating injury in heartbreaking defeat to PSG

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The Agony of Defeat

William Saliba, a key figure in Arsenal's defense under Mikel Arteta, suffered a night of agony in Budapest as PSG emerged victorious, crushing his Champions League dreams. The defeat not only dealt a blow to his club aspirations but also jeopardized his chances of representing France in the World Cup.

Published on Jun 1, 2026