Estêvão, the 19-year-old Chelsea forward, will not participate in the 2026 World Cup. A significant hamstring injury sustained during a match against Manchester United on April 18th has ruled him out. The injury, diagnosed as a grade 4 tear, will prevent his recovery in time for the tournament. Estêvão opted for conservative treatment, but the Brazilian national team's coaching staff believes he won't be ready even for the knockout stages. During the 2025/26 season, Estêvão played 36 games for Chelsea, scoring eight goals and providing three assists, though injuries disrupted his season. The injury creates a dilemma for coach Carlo Ancelotti, potentially influencing the final selection of midfielders and forwards, and potentially affecting Neymar's place in the final squad.