Brazil suffered a significant loss just days before the start of the 2026 World Cup. Wesley, right-back from Roma, was removed from the squad after confirming the muscle injury he sustained during the friendly against Egypt, the last match for the team managed by Carlo Ancelotti before the World Cup debut.
The defender barely played 16 minutes of the match held in Cleveland. After feeling a physical discomfort, he requested a substitution and left the field visibly affected. Once the match was over, he underwent medical examinations to determine the extent of the injury.
With the results of the check-up now available, the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) reported this Sunday that the defender suffered a strain in the left thigh adductor muscle, a diagnosis that will keep him out of the World Cup. Although the coaching staff initially awaited the results to make a definitive decision, the estimated recovery time (of 12 to 15 days) ultimately ruled out his participation in the tournament.










