Newcastle news: Wissa and Elanga contribute to Premier League World Cup dominance

BBC Published Jun 29, 2026 Reviewed Jul 3, 2026 ✓ Reviewed by citations.press editors

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182 players connected to Premier League clubs were selected for the World Cup, including returning loanees and players already signed before the 2026-27 season.

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154 players who ended last season registered with Premier League clubs were selected for the World Cup.

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Newcastle United players scored five goals during the tournament, contributed by Yoane Wissa (three for DR Congo) and Anthony Elanga (two for Sweden).

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Arsenal players scored five goals during the tournament: Kai Havertz (2 for Germany), Leandro Trossard (2 for Belgium), and Viktor Gyokeres (1 for Sweden).

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Premier League clubs Arsenal, Manchester United, and Newcastle United are tied for third with five goals each in the tournament.

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Crystal Palace and Sunderland players scored seven goals combined during the tournament so far.

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Manchester United players scored five goals during the tournament: Matheus Cunha (3 for Brazil), Marcus Rashford (1 for England), and Amad Diallo (1 for Ivory Coast).

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There is a wider picture of Premier League dominance at the World Cup. A total of 182 players connected to Premier League clubs - including returning loanees and players already signed before the 2026-27 season - were selected for the tournament, comfortably more than any other domestic league.

Restricting the count to players who ended last season registered with Premier League clubs still leaves an unrivalled total of 154.

The English top flight's influence has not merely been measured by representation. Its players have consistently delivered decisive moments, with goals arriving from title challengers, European hopefuls and mid-table clubs alike.

Across world football, only players from Real Madrid and Paris St-Germain have scored more goals than Crystal Palace and Sunderland's seven during the tournament so far.

Three clubs are tied next with five goals, including Newcastle United, thanks to Yoane Wissa's three goals for DR Congo and Anthony Elanga's two for Sweden.

Arsenal's contribution comes courtesy of Kai Havertz (Germany) and Leandro Trossard (Belgium), who have both scored twice, alongside Viktor Gyokeres (Sweden).

Manchester United's Matheus Cunha has three goals for Brazil, with Marcus Rashford (England) and Amad Diallo (Ivory Coast) also getting on the scoresheet.

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