"Raphinha suffers a muscle injury and Brazil accelerates his recovery in the middle of the World Cup"

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East Rutherford, United States. The Brazilian national team received worrying news in the middle of the 2026 World Cup after medical exams confirmed a muscle injury for forward Raphinha, one of the Canarinha’s main offensive figures.

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The Brazilian Football Confederation reported this Saturday that the winger has an injury in the posterior region of his right thigh, suffered during the match against Haiti corresponding to the second day of Group C.

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According to the official statement, the player will begin intensive treatment under the supervision of the Brazilian medical staff with the goal of returning to competitive activity in the shortest time possible. However, the federation did not offer an estimated date for his recovery.

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Raphinha felt physical discomfort shortly before halftime in the match that Brazil won 3-0 against Haiti last Friday in Philadelphia. The footballer lay down on the pitch and immediately asked to be substituted, showing visible signs of concern while being consoled by his teammates.

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The tests carried out after the match already pointed to an injury in the back of the right thigh, an area that has caused him various physical problems during the 2025-2026 season.

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The FC Barcelona forward has suffered multiple physical setbacks in the last year. According to specialized statistics, he had accumulated 112 days out due to injury before this new mishap, missing 24 matches between club and national team commitments.

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This is the fourth injury affecting the attacker during the current year and the second suffered while he was with the Brazilian national team. Last March, he also suffered an injury to the same right leg that kept him out of action for more than a month.

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Raphinha’s absence could represent a major blow to Brazil’s aspirations in the World Cup, especially considering that the attacker is one of the key pieces in the offensive scheme of the five-time world champion team.

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Meanwhile, the Brazilian coaching staff will closely monitor his medical progress in the hope of having the player back for the next stages of the tournament.

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