Chelsea winger Estevao Willian has officially been ruled out of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after suffering a serious hamstring injury in April. The Brazilian teenager failed to make Carlo Ancelotti’s 55-man preliminary squad as recovery timelines remain uncertain. Estevao had emerged as one of Brazil’s most exciting young talents after an impressive first season at Chelsea, but medical concerns ended his World Cup hopes. Meanwhile, Neymar remains part of Brazil’s plans and could still feature in his fourth World Cup appearance this summer.
