Estevão ruled out of Brazil’s preliminary squad

Chelsea winger Estevão has been removed from Brazil’s provisional World Cup squad after suffering a setback in his recovery from a recent hamstring injury. With just one month remaining before the 2026 tournament begins in the United States, Mexico and Canada, the 19‑year‑old had been pushing to regain fitness in time to secure a place in the final list. According to Ge Globo, the injury sustained during a defeat to Manchester United two weeks ago has not healed as expected, leaving the coaching staff with no choice but to exclude him.

Estevão had initially been included in the preliminary squad, raising hopes that he might recover in time to make his World Cup debut. Instead, the latest medical update confirms he will miss the competition entirely. The setback denies fans the chance to see one of Brazil’s brightest young talents on the global stage and delays his first appearance with the Seleção at a major tournament.