Ederson replaces injured Wesley for Brazil at World Cup

June 08, 2026 / 4:29 PM

Sharjah24: Italy's Carlo Ancelotti, head coach of Brazil, has announced that full-back Wesley has been withdrawn from the Seleção squad due to injury, with midfielder Ederson called up as his replacement.

The Brazilian Football Confederation confirmed that Wesley has been removed from the 2026 World Cup squad due to injury.

The 22-year-old Roma player sustained the injury during Brazil's 2-1 friendly win over Egypt on Saturday. He left the pitch in tears after being hurt during the match.

Ederson called up as replacement

Ederson, the 26-year-old Atalanta midfielder, has been selected to replace Wesley in the squad. His last three appearances for Brazil were in March 2025.

Medical assessment confirms muscle injury

In a statement, the Brazilian Football Confederation said: “The Brazilian Football Confederation announces that player Wesley underwent a further assessment by the Brazilian national team's medical staff on Sunday and imaging examinations.”

The statement added: “The MRI scan revealed a muscle injury to the adductor muscle of the left thigh.”

It continued: “In light of this diagnosis, the Brazilian Football Confederation announces the call-up of player Ederson, who will join the national team delegation in the United States on Monday.”