Brazil's star player injured against Egypt: Will he play at the World Cup?
Steven Perez
Dailysports's expert
Early reports regarding the health of Brazil’s right-back Wesley offer cautious optimism. The defender sustained an injury and was forced off the pitch as early as the 27th minute during a friendly against Egypt.
Details: According to Diogo Dantas, despite initial panic, sources close to the player indicate that the injury likely won’t rule him out of Brazil’s official squad for the 2026 World Cup.
Still, Brazil will have to contend with personnel losses at the start of the tournament—this talented full-back is almost certain to miss the Seleção’s opening World Cup clash against Morocco. Based on the player’s own assessment, a full recovery is expected to take between 10 and 15 days.
The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) is proceeding with maximum caution, awaiting the results of an in-depth medical examination before issuing a final statement.
National team head coach Carlo Ancelotti has already reacted to the incident, expressing his regret over the untimely injury to his key player.
"It’s a real shame to lose Wesley. For now, we have to wait for the test results," the Italian manager commented.
At the same time, the coach reassured fans with a strong message:
“In the end, we have excellent players in our squad who can step up and replace him effectively.”
Brazil’s group stage opponents at the World Cup will be Morocco, Haiti, and Scotland.
Reminder: 2,000 stadium workers are preparing to strike just a week before the 2026 World Cup kicks off.
