Arsenal are actively exploring the possibility of a pre-season trip to Spain ahead of the 2026/27 campaign as the club looks to navigate the logistical challenges created by the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

According to reports from Football London, discussions are ongoing over a potential training camp in Spain before the new season gets underway.

Arsenal weigh options for Spain training camp

However, the exact format of the trip has yet to be determined, with club officials weighing several options.

These include a public-friendly match, a behind-closed-doors match, or simply a warm-weather training camp designed to help players regain fitness ahead of the new campaign.

World Cup creates pre-season challenges

The uncertainty surrounding the trip largely stems from the impact of the expanded 2026 FIFA World Cup, which is expected to involve a significant number of Arsenal’s first-team stars.

With many members of Mikel Arteta’s squad representing their respective national teams during the summer tournament, the club faces a complicated task in planning its preparations for the new season.

Arsenal keep plans flexible

Arsenal are keeping their plans flexible.

There is a growing possibility that the Spain trip could be pushed back until late July, allowing more players to return from international duty and participate in the camp.

The club expects players to return in staggered groups following their post-World Cup holidays, meaning the squad will gradually filter back into training rather than reporting together.

Gunners prepare for 2026/27 season

Despite the uncertainty, Arsenal are determined to ensure that a pre-season programme is in place before the start of the 2026/27 season.

The Gunners already have one fixture confirmed, with a match against Real Betis scheduled for August 5, which is expected to serve as the first major test of their preparations.

Arsenal’s historic 2025/26 campaign

The planning comes on the back of a historic 2025/26 campaign that saw Arsenal reclaim the English top-flight title for the first time in 22 years.

Arteta’s side secured the club’s 14th league championship, ending a drought that stretched back to the legendary “Invincibles” season.

Arsenal’s dominant season in numbers

Arsenal finished top of the Premier League table with 85 points, recording 26 wins, seven draws and just five defeats.

Across all competitions, the North London side won 44 of their 63 matches, achieving a remarkable 70 per cent win rate, the highest in the club’s history.

Defensive strength and set-piece dominance

Defensively, Arsenal established themselves as one of Europe’s most resilient teams.

They recorded 32 clean sheets in all competitions, six more than any other club across Europe’s top five leagues.

Their dominance from set-piece situations also proved decisive, with the team scoring 36 goals from dead-ball situations, excluding penalties, including a Premier League record 17 goals directly from corners.

Key players deliver landmark seasons

Several players also enjoyed landmark campaigns.

Midfielder Martin Zubimendi broke a 48-year-old club record by making 57 appearances during his debut season, surpassing the mark previously held by Pat Jennings.

Arsenal’s strength in depth was equally evident, with substitutes contributing a combined 40 goals and assists.

The 24 goals scored by players coming off the bench set a new club record for a single season.