⚠️ Farewell to Copa? Wesley injured, subbed and in tears on Brazil bench

In Cleveland, in the United States, Brazil is drawing 1-1 with Egypt in their final warm-up friendly before the 2026 World Cup.

The national team started well and took the lead through Bruno Guimarães after seven minutes.

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However, after an unbelievable mistake by captain Marquinhos, who botched a back pass to Alisson, Zico leveled the match.

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Right after the equalizer, Wesley tried to sprint back to defend but felt a muscle problem.

After being substituted with less than 20 minutes played, the full-back was in tears on the bench.

📸 - Wesley is in TEARS on the bench after picking up an injury days before the start of the World Cup! – Saturday, 6 June 2026

According to FIFA regulations, players ruled out through injury can be replaced up until the eve of a team's World Cup debut.

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