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Wesley injured during Brazil's World Cup warm-up against Egypt

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 7, 2026, 9:40 AM

Last updated Jun 7, 2026

Wesley injured during Brazil's World Cup warm-up against Egypt

Summary

Wesley, Roma's wing-back, was injured just 15 minutes into Brazil's World Cup warm-up match against Egypt. Brazil secured a 2-1 victory with goals from Bruno Guimaraes and Endrick. Wesley left the field in tears, with concerns about the severity of his injury. Head coach Carlo Ancelotti stated that diagnostic tests would be conducted to assess the damage, expressing hope that Wesley could recover in time for the World Cup.

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Status Watch

•Wesley injured in 15th minute of match against Egypt.
•Brazil won the friendly 2-1 with goals from Guimaraes and Endrick.
•Ancelotti confirmed Wesley will undergo medical checks.
•Wesley expressed distress over his injury on the field.
•Future updates on Wesley's condition expected after tests.

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9:40 AMYahoo Sports — Injury fears for Roma and Brazil as Wesley left in tears ahead of 2026 World Cup

What they're saying

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Roma and Brazil supporters face a nervous wait to hear the extent of the damage suffered by wing-back Wesley, who was forced off with an injury just 15 minutes into his nation’s World Cup warm-up ma...
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