The answer is 14 players from Arsenal in the 2006 FIFA World Cup. The squad was a record number for the club at the time, with several Gunners appearing for different national teams.

Quick Scoop

Arsenal had 14 representatives at the tournament in Germany, including names like Thierry Henry, Cesc Fàbregas, Jens Lehmann, Ashley Cole, and Theo Walcott.

Why it matters

That World Cup was notable because Arsenal’s presence was unusually broad: players from the club turned up across multiple national squads, not just one or two teams. It was also a strong tournament for some of them, with Henry and Lehmann later named in FIFA’s World Cup All-Star Team.

Notable Arsenal names

  • Thierry Henry.
  • Cesc Fàbregas.
  • Jens Lehmann.
  • Ashley Cole.
  • Theo Walcott.

So, for your post: 14 Arsenal players represented their teams at the 2006 FIFA World Cup.