Wesley out of World Cup, Éderson called up as replacement

Late swap: Wesley out, Éderson in

Brazil have made their squad change. Right-back Wesley has been cut from the World Cup roster with a thigh injury, and Atalanta midfielder Éderson has been called up as his replacement (1). The deadline for changes is Friday at 19:00 Brasília time.

The move shifts the squad's balance. Ancelotti opts for extra midfield cover rather than a like-for-like full-back replacement, which tells you how he sees the group shaping up ahead of the opener.

Neymar still missing from training

Neymar sat out another session as he continues recovering from a grade II right calf injury (3). No timeline has been given, but every missed session raises the stakes ahead of Brazil's first match. The squad sheet still carries his name, and for now Ancelotti is holding the line.

Militão: "It's tough missing the World Cup"

Real Madrid defender Éder Militão has spoken about the pain of watching from home. "It's tough missing the World Cup, yes. Raphinha, Endrick, Bruno Guimarães… wrote to me to find out how I was doing. Of course we wanted to be there, we worked for that, but I'm supporting them one hundred percent." (4)

A reminder of what's at stake and what's already been lost before a ball has been kicked.

1970 World Cup winner Brito dies at 86

Brazilian football is mourning Hércules Brito Ruas, a central defender who won the 1970 World Cup with the Seleção. He passed away on Thursday at age 86 (2). Brito started every match in that legendary Mexico campaign, lifting the trophy alongside Pelé, Jairzinho, and Carlos Alberto.