Raphinha could play for Brazil against Norway in World Cup match
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 4, 2026, 9:15 PM
Last updated Jul 4, 2026
Brazil forward Raphinha is recovering from injury and may feature in their World Cup round of 16 match against Norway on July 6, 2026. Coach Carlo Ancelotti reported that Raphinha is not at full fitness but could be available as a substitute. The forward sustained an injury during Brazil's match against Haiti and has not played since. He is eager to return and help the team as they aim for a quarter-final spot versus Mexico or England, depending on the outcome of the match.
- •Raphinha injured against Haiti; has missed recent matches.
- •Ancelotti confirms Raphinha's improvement and possible bench role.
- •Brazil faces Norway on July 6, 2026, in New Jersey.
- •Winner progresses to face Mexico or England in quarter-finals.
- 7:30 AMYahoo Sports — Ancelotti confirms Raphinha will return for Brazil vs Norway: ‘Not quite at 100%, but he’s available’
- 9:15 PMYahoo Sports — ‘Raphinha is progressing well’ – Carlo Ancelotti says Barcelona star could feature against Norway for Brazil
"Brazil head coach Carlo Ancelotti has confirmed that Barcelona winger Raphinha will be available for tonigh’s World Cup Round-of-16 clash against Norway after recovering from a muscle injury, althou...
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 5, 2026, 7:30 AMAncelotti confirms Raphinha will return for Brazil vs Norway: ‘Not quite at 100%, but he’s available’
Brazil head coach Carlo Ancelotti has confirmed that Barcelona winger Raphinha will be available for tonigh’s World Cup Round-of-16 clash against Norway after recovering from a muscle injury, althou...
- Yahoo SportsJul 4, 2026, 9:15 PM‘Raphinha is progressing well’ – Carlo Ancelotti says Barcelona star could feature against Norway for Brazil
Some good news on the injury front.
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