Arsenal's Ben White: Out of the World Cup Race

Arsenal's defender, Ben White, has been sidelined from the upcoming World Cup lineup due to a medial ligament injury. The club announced on Tuesday that the England international will miss the remainder of the season.

Arsenal's medical team is overseeing White's recovery, with hopes pinned on his availability for preseason preparations. The injury occurred during the first half of a match against West Ham, which ended in a 1-0 win for Arsenal.

Ben White had successfully returned to the national team in March after a four-year hiatus. Earlier in the year, he was mentioned as a potential squad member for coach Thomas Tuchel's World Cup team, set to play in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.

(With inputs from agencies.)