The 2026 World Cup has significantly impacted Premier League squads, with a particularly heavy workload for some clubs. As the tournament concludes in the US, Canada, and Mexico on Sunday, teams are preparing for the new season in just 33 days, but many key players remain engaged in the World Cup.

Opta data reveals that Manchester City leads the Premier League workload chart, with their squad accumulating a staggering 5,027 minutes. Notable contributions include:

• Rodri: 537 minutes
• Marc Guehi: 483 minutes
• Nico O'Reilly: 454 minutes
• Elliot Anderson (moving from Nottingham Forest to Etihad): 533 minutes for England

Following closely is Arsenal, whose players have logged 4,285 minutes. Key players include:

• William Saliba: 450 minutes for France
• Declan Rice: 386 minutes for England
• Bukayo Saka: 267 minutes

Liverpool, Aston Villa, and Manchester United also feature prominently, each surpassing 2,500 minutes. In contrast, Brentford has logged just over 600 minutes, with Emiliano Martinez and Jordan Pickford leading the league in minutes played.

Injuries have plagued the tournament, with Aston Villa's Amadou Onana suffering a serious ACL rupture, and Manchester United's Manuel Ugarte exiting early due to a knee issue. Other players, including Jordan Henderson and Andy Robertson, have faced injury concerns as well.

Seven Arsenal players could potentially play up to 65 matches this season, while Manchester City and Chelsea have players involved in three consecutive summer tournaments. Managers Mikel Arteta and Enzo Maresca have voiced concerns about the unsustainable nature of the packed football schedule, emphasizing the risk of player injuries due to excessive game loads.