Brazil's Willian ruled out of Copa America final

A hamstring injury means Willian will not feature in Brazil's Copa America final showdown against Peru in Rio de Janeiro.

Willian injured his hamstring in the semifinal contest against Argentina.

Brazil attacker Willian will miss Sunday's Copa America final against Peru due to a hamstring injury.

Willian injured his hamstring in Tuesday's 2-0 semifinal win over South American rival Argentina in Belo Horizonte. The 30-year-old, who was drafted into the squad as a replacement for injured star Neymar prior to the tournament, was a second-half substitute against Argentina.

Now, Brazil — seeking its ninth Copa title and first since 2007 — will be without Willian for the decider at the Maracana in Rio de Janeiro, the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) confirmed to Omnisport .

After routing Peru 5-0 on the third and final matchday in Group A, Brazil will lock horns with Ricardo Gareca's side again following its shock 2-0 win over two-time reigning champion Chile on Wednesday.