Brazil’s search for a reliable right-back took another painful turn on Sunday after Wesley was left out of the World Cup squad due to a left thigh injury, with Atalanta midfielder Ederson called up in his place.
The AS Roma defender, the only specialist right-back in Carlo Ancelotti’s 26-man squad, was injured during Saturday’s 2-1 friendly win over Egypt in Cleveland, the Brazilian Football Federation (CBF) said.
Ancelotti must now patch up the flank with versatile centre-backs Danilo and Ibanez as Brazil prepare for their Group C opener against Morocco on Saturday.
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“The MRI scan revealed a muscle injury to the adductor muscle in his left thigh,” the CBF said in a statement.
«The CBF regrets the injury. Wesley is a player much loved by the team and will always be considered part of this team as it looks to win its sixth World Cup title.»
The CBF said Ederson would join the squad in the United States on Monday.
Five-time champion Brazil will face Morocco, Haiti and Scotland in Group C.
Published on June 7, 2026
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