Lucas Paquetá suffers thigh injury during Brazil's World Cup match
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 30, 2026, 4:44 PM
Last updated Jun 30, 2026
Lucas Paquetá sustained a muscle injury to the back of his left thigh during Brazil's match against Japan on June 29. He felt discomfort in the first half and left the field at halftime needing support from teammates. Paquetá underwent imaging tests on June 30, confirming the injury. He will begin intensive treatment under the Brazilian National Team’s medical staff, which aims to expedite his return. Coach Carlo Ancelotti made tactical adjustments following his departure, testing different players in Paquetá's key role.
- •Paquetá felt thigh pain in Brazil's match against Japan
- •He left the field in severe pain at halftime
- •Imaging tests confirmed the thigh injury
- •Paquetá began intensive treatment on June 30
- •Coach Ancelotti made tactical adjustments after his exit
- 4:44 PMYahoo Sports — ⚠️ Lucas Paquetá has scans, and CBF confirm injury
"National team midfielder Lucas Paquetá had an injury to the back of his left thigh confirmed after undergoing imaging tests on Tuesday (30).The player felt the issue on Monday, during Brazil’s vict...
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