Bukayo Saka wants to do something no England player has managed since 1966: lift a World Cup trophy. The 24-year-old Arsenal winger has made his ambitions unambiguous ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, stating he is focused on helping the Three Lions earn a second star on their crest.
That second star would represent only England’s second World Cup title in their entire footballing history. For context, the first one came six decades ago, when Bobby Moore’s squad won on home soil.
Fitness questions linger ahead of the tournament
Saka’s recent season has been marked by a series of injuries. Hamstring issues, hip problems, and Achilles concerns have all featured in what amounts to a challenging campaign on the fitness front.
England head coach Thomas Tuchel has been closely monitoring Saka’s condition. Load management has been a recurring theme in discussions around the winger’s availability, with the World Cup squad cutoff date set for June 15, 2026. Tuchel has provided regular updates on Saka’s fitness, a sign of just how central the Arsenal man is to England’s plans.
