Brazilian defender Wesley França has been ruled out of the 2026 FIFA World Cup due to an injury sustained during a friendly match against Egypt on Saturday, June 6, 2026. The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) confirmed the news on Sunday, June 7.
Wesley, who plays for AS Roma, suffered the injury during the friendly and will be replaced in the squad by Danilo, the experienced Juventus defender. Danilo, 34, has been a regular in the Brazilian national team and brings significant tournament experience.
The CBF has not disclosed the exact nature or severity of Wesley's injury, but the decision was made to ensure the squad is fully fit for the World Cup, which begins later this month. Brazil is in Group G alongside Serbia, Switzerland, and Cameroon.
Danilo is expected to join the squad immediately and will be available for Brazil's opening match. The team is currently preparing in Turin, Italy, before traveling to the tournament host nation.
