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Ederson replaces injured Wesley in Brazil World Cup squad

2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 8, 2026, 9:15 AM

Last updated Jun 8, 2026

Ederson replaces injured Wesley in Brazil World Cup squad
Summary

Atalanta midfielder Ederson has been confirmed as a replacement for injured Roma defender Wesley in Brazil's squad for the 2026 World Cup. Wesley sustained an adductor muscle injury during a friendly against Egypt, which has ruled him out of the tournament. The Brazilian FA announced that Ederson will join the team in the United States on June 8, ahead of their World Cup opener against Morocco on June 14. Brazil, coached by Carlo Ancelotti, is placed in Group C alongside Morocco, Haiti, and Scotland.

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  • •Wesley suffered an injury during a friendly against Egypt.
  • •Ederson joins Brazil's squad ahead of the World Cup.
  • •Brazil's first match is on June 14 against Morocco.
  • •The team is in Group C with Haiti and Scotland.
Latest Updates
  • 9:15 AMYahoo Sports — Ederson and Wesley break silence as Ancelotti forced to make change to Brazil World Cup squad
  • 8:15 PMYahoo Sports — Official: Ederson replaces injured Roma defender Wesley in Brazil World Cup squad
What they're saying
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Atalanta midfielder Ederson will replace injured Roma right-back Wesley in the Brazil squad for the 2026 World Cup, the Brazilian FA confirmed.Roma defender Wesley has been forced to miss the 2026 Wor...

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Ederson and Wesley have both spoken out after the Atalanta midfielder was called up to replace the injured Roma defender in the Brazil squad for the 2026 World Cup: ‘This is not the end of a dream,�...

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