CBF confirms Wesley injury, Éderson called up as replacement
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 7, 2026, 4:34 PM
Last updated Jun 7, 2026
The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) announced on June 7 that right-back Wesley has sustained an adductor muscle injury in his left thigh. The injury occurred during a friendly match against Egypt on June 6. Following imaging tests, it was confirmed that Wesley will not remain with the team. Midfielder Éderson, currently with Atalanta, has been summoned to join the national squad. The CBF expressed regret over Wesley's injury, noting his importance to the team.
- •Wesley suffered a left thigh injury during a friendly against Egypt.
- •CBF confirmed the injury following imaging tests on June 7.
- •Éderson will join the Brazilian team in the United States.
- •Wesley is regarded positively by the team and coaching staff.
- 6:49 PMYahoo Sports — Brazil right back Wesley is out of the World Cup with a thigh injury, and Éderson is replacing him
- 4:34 PMYahoo Sports — 🚨 Brazil confirm Wesley injury and name a replacement
- 4:14 PMYahoo Sports — CBF confirms Wesley injury and names replacement 🤕
"Brazil has made an injury replacement to its World Cup roster less than a week before its first match against Morocco, with right back Wesley out and midfielder Éderson in. The Brazilian soccer confederation said Sunday that Wesley injured a muscle in his left thigh. “Wesley is an athlete loved by the group and will always be considered part of this team that seeks the six-time world championship," the Brazilian confederation said.
"On Sunday (7), the CBF announced that right-back Wesley suffered an injury to the adductor muscle in his left thigh.The player underwent imaging tests after feeling the physical problem during this Sa...
"The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) announced this Sunday, June 7, that right-back Wesley is suffering from an adductor muscle injury in his left thigh.The player underwent imaging tests afte...
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 7, 2026, 6:49 PMBrazil right back Wesley is out of the World Cup with a thigh injury, and Éderson is replacing him
Brazil has made an injury replacement to its World Cup roster less than a week before its first match against Morocco, with right back Wesley out and midfielder Éderson in. The Brazilian soccer confederation said Sunday that Wesley injured a muscle in his left thigh. “Wesley is an athlete loved by the group and will always be considered part of this team that seeks the six-time world championship," the Brazilian confederation said.
- Yahoo SportsJun 7, 2026, 4:34 PM🚨 Brazil confirm Wesley injury and name a replacement
The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) announced this Sunday, June 7, that right-back Wesley is suffering from an adductor muscle injury in his left thigh.The player underwent imaging tests afte...
- Yahoo SportsJun 7, 2026, 4:14 PMCBF confirms Wesley injury and names replacement 🤕
On Sunday (7), the CBF announced that right-back Wesley suffered an injury to the adductor muscle in his left thigh.The player underwent imaging tests after feeling the physical problem during this Sa...
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