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Lucas Paquetá suffers thigh injury ahead of World Cup match against Norway

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 1, 2026, 6:39 PM

Last updated Jul 1, 2026

Lucas Paquetá suffers thigh injury ahead of World Cup match against Norway

Summary

Brazil midfielder Lucas Paquetá has been ruled out of the upcoming round of 16 match against Norway due to a thigh injury sustained during the team's last match. Paquetá limped off the field at halftime of Brazil's 2-1 victory over Japan on Monday. A scan confirmed a muscle injury at the back of his thigh, which was reported by the Brazilian soccer confederation. Brazil will face Norway this Sunday in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

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•Paquetá was replaced at halftime during Brazil's match against Japan.
•He has scored 13 goals in 67 international appearances.
•Brazil advanced to the round of 16 after defeating Japan.
•The match against Norway is scheduled for Sunday in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

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6:39 PMYahoo Sports — Brazil midfielder Lucas Paquetá has a thigh injury ahead of match against Norway at the World Cup

What they're saying

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Brazil midfielder Lucas Paquetá, who limped off the field at halftime during his team's last World Cup match, has a thigh injury. Paquetá was replaced for the start of the second half in Monday's 2-1 win over Japan. Brazil advanced to a round of 16 match against Norway on Sunday at East Rutherford, New Jersey.
— Yahoo Sportsby The Associated Press

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