Wesley is cut from the Brazilian team after injury and is out of the World Cup
Wesley was cut from the Brazilian team this Sunday (7), due to an injury to the adductor muscle of his left thigh in the friendly against Egypt. The athlete was substituted in the first half of the game, which ended 2-1 for Brazil.
For the position, Carlo Ancelotti called midfielder Éderson, currently an Atalanta athlete.
See CBF statement:
The Brazilian Football Confederation informs that the athlete Wesley was re-evaluated this Sunday by the Brazilian National Team's medical committee and underwent an imaging test.
MRI revealed muscle damage to the adductor muscle of the left thigh.
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Endrick celebrates goal against Egypt - Getty Images
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CLEVELAND, OHIO - JUNE 06: Igor Thiago of Brazil competes for the ball against Mostafa Shoubir of Egypt during the international friendly match between Brazil and Egypt at Huntington Bank Field on June 06, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images) - Getty Images
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CLEVELAND, OHIO - JUNE 06: Mohamed Salah of Egypt competes for the ball against Matheus Cunha of Brazil during the international friendly match between Brazil and Egypt at Huntington Bank Field on June 06, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images) - Getty Images
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Brazil holders against Egypt - RAFAEL RIBEIRO/CBF
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CLEVELAND, OHIO - JUNE 06: Bruno Guimarães of Brazil controls the ball during the international friendly match between Brazil and Egypt at Huntington Bank Field on June 06, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images) - Getty Images
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CLEVELAND, OHIO - JUNE 06: Carlo Ancelotti head coach of Brazil applauds during the international friendly match between Brazil and Egypt at Huntington Bank Field on June 06, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images) - Getty Images
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Mostafa Zico, scorer of Egypt's goal against Brazil, in a friendly preparatory to the 2026 World Cup - Kirk Irwin/Getty Images
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Wesley suffers injury and is substituted in Brazil x Egypt - Getty Images
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Brazilian team profiled before friendly against Egypt - Kirk Irwin/Getty Images
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CBF regrets the injury. Wesley is an athlete loved by the group and will always be considered part of this team that seeks a sixth world championship.
In light of the diagnosis, the CBF announces the call-up of athlete Éderson, who will join the delegation this Monday, in the United States.
*More information soon
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Source: CNN