Four Leeds United players battling for World Cup places in final three games | OneFootball

Leeds United could seal Premier League safety this weekend, while several team-mates chase World Cup spots over the final three games.

According to Leeds Live, a West Ham defeat to Arsenal, or Leeds matching or bettering that result, would clinch survival. It would be notable given the last six promoted clubs went straight back down.

Up to six Leeds players could reach the finals in North America, with Gabriel Gudmundsson and Ao Tanaka near certainties.

Anton Stach rejoined Germany in March after nearly four years out, strengthening his claim. He played 10 minutes against Switzerland and not at all versus Ghana, so the run-in could influence Julian Nagelsmann amid competition for a rotation berth, even with 26-man squads.

Noah Okafor’s March recall ended a 14-month exile. He did not feature against Germany and returned to Leeds before the second friendly, and after February talks he has six goals and three assists, though the final call lies with Murat Yakin.

Dominic Calvert-Lewin remains an outside shot despite a March call-up. He headed a free header wide against Uruguay on his first England outing in five years, and his Burnley strike was only his second from open play in 2026. He likely needs a late surge.

Brenden Aaronson is likely to make the World Cup for the USA. He was omitted in September and has one start in four appearances since, with 11 minutes last window. Extra squad places should help, yet a strong finish would firm up his case.

Source: Leeds Live