Brazil worry as Raphinha exits injured in World Cup match
Brazil are anxiously awaiting news on Raphinha after the Barcelona star left the pitch injured in the 40th minute of the national team’s match against Haiti, in the second round of Group 3 at the 2026 World Cup. The game was played overnight Friday into Saturday, and the forward appeared to feel a muscle problem before stopping and walking off on his own.
Raphinha was replaced by Ryan of Bournemouth and received support from his Brazil teammates as he left the field. The report says the injury appears to be muscular, but the severity is still unknown.
His chances of recovering in time to return during the tournament are unclear, and he is considered a major doubt for Brazil’s match against Scotland on Thursday. The concern is heightened by the fact that the Brazilian playmaker has already missed more than 100 days this season because of various injuries.
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