There were 14 Arsenal players in the 2006 FIFA World Cup squads. This is consistent with reports that Arsenal had a record 14 representatives at the tournament in Germany.

Quick Scoop

That total includes players spread across several national teams, not just England. Arsenal’s presence was especially notable because some of those players were key starters and a few were still very young at the time.

Context

For England’s squad specifically, Arsenal contributed several names, including Ashley Cole, Sol Campbell, and Theo Walcott. But the “14” figure refers to all Arsenal players across all countries at the tournament, not only one squad.

Answer

14 Arsenal players.