Ben White’s season is over and so might be his FIFA World Cup.
Arsenal announced Tuesday that the England right-back will miss the remainder of the campaign, including May 30’s Champions League Final against Paris Saint-Germain, with a “significant” MCL injury.
Medical update: Ben White
— Arsenal (@Arsenal) May 12, 2026
White, 28, will now almost assuredly miss next month’s World Cup.
White incurred the injury during the team’s dramatic 1-0 win over West Ham on Sunday that put the Gunners on the precipice of their first Premier League title since 2004. Handed a start by Mikel Arteta, White was forced off in the 28th minute to be replaced by Martin Zubimendi. With the victory, Arsenal sits five points clear of Manchester City atop the table with two matches remaining, but City has a game in hand.
The injury is the latest in a series of ailments that have sidelined White multiple times over the past several years. He was limited to 17 league appearances with a knee injury last season and has missed time this season with a hamstring injury.
Missing the World Cup would be a cruel blow for the Southampton and Brighton youth product. White was recalled to the national setup for the first time in nearly four years this past March, making two appearances for Thomas Tuchel. White had a falling out with previous manager Gareth Southgate and pulled himself out of the Three Lions team at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, exiting just before the team’s group-stage finale.
The Gunners return to action on Monday with a visit from already relegated Burnley. Should City fail to defeat Crystal Palace on Wednesday, Arsenal would be able to wrap up the title with a victory.
