Carlo Ancelotti dealt bad news as Brazil defender reportedly ruled out of 2026 FIFA World Cup

A Brazilian player suffered a physical issue and will likely not be considered by Carlo Ancelotti for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

With the 2026 FIFA World Cup set to begin in three months, Brazil have received bad news, as a defender is dealing with physical problems that will likely rule him out of head coach Carlo Ancelotti’s plans.

“Vanderson’s expected to miss the World Cup 2026, barring any surprise in recovery,” reporter Fabrizio Romano wrote on X, citing information from Ge Globo.