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Brazil Cuts Injured Chelsea Forward Estêvão From World Cup Squad

5/12/2026

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Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti left 19-year-old Chelsea forward Estêvão off the 55-player World Cup list, ending his tournament chances.
He suffered a right-thigh muscle injury in Chelsea’s 1-0 loss to Manchester United on April 18.
Neymar, Brazil’s all-time top scorer with 79 goals, remains on the forwards list.
Real Madrid defenders Éder Militão and Rodrygo also miss the World Cup because of serious injuries.

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Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti left 19-year-old Chelsea forward Estêvão off the 55-player World Cup list, ending his tournament chances.
He suffered a right-thigh muscle injury in Chelsea’s 1-0 loss to Manchester United on April 18.
Neymar, Brazil’s all-time top scorer with 79 goals, remains on the forwards list.
Real Madrid defenders Éder Militão and Rodrygo also miss the World Cup because of serious injuries.