25th November 2025
The first two Arsenal players to appear in a FIFA World Cup Finals were:
- Graham Rix
- Kenny Sansom
They played in the England game against France on 16th June 1982, England won 3-1 France.
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Paul Yarden founded MyFootballFacts (MFF) in April 2009, after decades of collecting football data and statistics. A devout football fan, Paul follows the beautiful game around the world. As MFF’s main statistician and chief editor, he creates data reviews, daily football quizzes, and writes numerous articles. Renowned for his ability to spot trends, Paul is often described as a walking…