Brazil confirms Raphinha has hamstring injury ahead of key World Cup match
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 20, 2026, 8:31 PM
Last updated Jun 20, 2026
Brazil's Raphinha has been diagnosed with a hamstring injury sustained during their World Cup match against Haiti on June 19, 2026. The Brazilian Football Confederation announced that Raphinha will undergo intensive treatment for the muscle injury in the posterior region of his right thigh. He will miss Brazil's final group game against Scotland at a minimum, but his participation in the tournament remains uncertain. Recovery efforts will be closely monitored by the national team's medical staff, with hopes for his return if Brazil advances in the tournament.
- •Raphinha sustained a muscle injury against Haiti on June 19.
- •He will miss the match against Scotland.
- •Brazil hopes he can return if they reach later stages.
- •Intensive treatment follows imaging tests confirming injury.
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"The attacker has been sidelined with another hamstring injury.
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