@lukegerr: A lot of fans don’t know how World Cup injury replacements actually work — and it’s way more ruthless than you’d expect. Brazil right‑back Wesley was ruled out after a thigh injury in their final friendly against Egypt, kicking off FIFA’s official replacement process. Once he’s de‑registered, Wesley leaves the squad entirely and won’t receive a medal even if Brazil wins. Brazil can replace him with any position, and they chose midfielder Ederson — who was actually just signed by Manchester United. The catch? This process can only happen up to 24 hours before the tournament starts. After that, injured players can’t be replaced — they just sit on the bench for the whole World Cup. What do you think of FIFA’s injury process? 🤔🌎 #worldcup #football #Soccer #fifa #worldcup2026

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