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Ederson replaces injured Wesley in Brazil World Cup squad

3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 7, 2026, 6:13 PM

Last updated Jun 7, 2026

Ederson replaces injured Wesley in Brazil World Cup squad

Summary

Wesley has been ruled out of the World Cup due to a thigh injury sustained during Brazil's match against Egypt. The Brazilian Football Confederation confirmed the injury, which occurred just 15 minutes into the game. Ederson, recently signed to Manchester United, has been called up to fill Wesley's spot. This will be Ederson’s first World Cup appearance. Brazil's tournament campaign begins against Morocco on June 13, with additional matches against Haiti and Scotland later in the month.

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•Wesley injured his thigh in Brazil's match against Egypt.
•Ederson replaces Wesley in Brazil's World Cup squad.
•Ederson expected to join Brazil in the U.S. on Monday.
•Brazil opens its World Cup campaign against Morocco on June 13.
•Brazil is in Group C with Morocco, Haiti, and Scotland.

Latest Updates

6:13 PMBBC Sport — Man Utd-bound Ederson replaces Wesley in Brazil squad
6:11 PMYahoo Sports — Manchester United summer signing receives Brazil World Cup call-up

What they're saying

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Brazil full-back Wesley is ruled out of the World Cup because of a thigh injury, with Manchester United-bound midfielder Ederson called up to replace him.
— BBC Sport