Brazil's national football team will be without two key players for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, following confirmed injuries to defender Eder Militao and forward Rodrygo, both of whom play for Real Madrid. The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) announced the absences on April 28, 2026, citing medical reports.
Militao, 28, suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee during a La Liga match on April 26, 2026, and is expected to be sidelined for at least six months. Rodrygo, 25, sustained a hamstring injury in training on April 27, 2026, ruling him out of the tournament. Both players were considered key to Brazil's squad for the World Cup, which starts on June 11, 2026, in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
Other uncertainties remain for Brazil's squad, including the fitness of Neymar, who has been recovering from a knee injury sustained in October 2023. The CBF has not yet confirmed the final 23-man roster, which is due by May 15, 2026.
