World Cup 2026: Ederson to replace injured Wesley in Brazil squad

The Brazilian football federation (CBF) on Sunday announced that injured full-back Wesley will be replaced in the FIFA World Cup 2026 squad by midfielder Ederson.

Wesley suffered the injury in Saturday’s 2-1 friendly win over Egypt before leaving the field in tears.

Atalanta’s 26-year-old Ederson made the last of his three international appearances in March 2025.

“The Brazilian Football Confederation announces that the player Wesley was re-evaluated this Sunday by the medical staff of the Brazilian National Team and underwent imaging tests,” the CBF said.

“The MRI revealed a muscle injury in the adductor muscle of his left thigh.

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“In light of the diagnosis, the CBF announces the call-up of the player Ederson, who will join the squad this Monday in the United States,” the governing body added.

Five-time World Cup winners Brazil start their campaign on Saturday against Morocco before facing Haiti and Scotland in Group C.

Brazil squad for FIFA World Cup 2026

Goalkeepers: Alisson (Liverpool), Ederson (Fenerbahce), Weverton (Gremio)

Defenders: Alex Sandro (Flamengo), Danilo (Flamengo), Leo Pereira (Flamengo), Bremer (Juventus), Douglas Santos (Zenit St Petersburg), Gabriel Magalhães (Arsenal), Ibanez (Al-Ahli), Marquinhos (Paris Saint-Germain)

Midfielders: Bruno Guimaraes (Newcastle), Casemiro (Manchester United), Danilo (Botafogo), Fabinho (Al-Ittihad), Lucas Paqueta (Flamengo), Ederson (Atalanta).

Forwards: Endrick (Lyon), Gabriel Martinelli (Arsenal), Igor Thiago (Brentford), Luiz Henrique (Zenit), Matheus Cunha (Manchester United), Neymar (Santos), Raphinha (Barcelona), Rayan (Bournemouth), Vinicius Junior (Real Madrid)

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