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Raphinha likely out for remainder of World Cup after injury

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 20, 2026, 8:00 PM

Last updated Jun 20, 2026

Raphinha likely out for remainder of World Cup after injury
Summary

Barcelona forward Raphinha is expected to miss the rest of the World Cup following an injury during Brazil's match against Haiti. Raphinha left the field late in the first half due to a muscular problem in his right hamstring, a recurring issue for the player. His absence would be a significant blow to the Brazilian squad as they advance in the tournament. Reports indicate that his injury may prevent him from participating in upcoming matches.

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  • •Raphinha injured his right hamstring against Haiti.
  • •He was substituted late in the first half.
  • •Brazil prevailed with a 3-0 victory over Haiti.
  • •Reports suggest he is 'practically ruled out' for the tournament.
  • •Raphinha's injury is a repeat issue from his club season.
Latest Updates
  • 11:55 AMYahoo Sports — Barcelona superstar determined to play again at World Cup despite unfortunate injury
  • 8:00 PMYahoo Sports — Barcelona star ‘practically ruled out’ for remainder of World Cup
What they're saying
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Barcelona forward Raphinha has suffered a significant setback at the 2026 World Cup, but the Brazilian international is far from accepting that his tournament is over.The 29-year-old picked up a muscl...

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Barcelona star Raphinha looks highly likely to miss the remainder of this summer’s World Cup tournament.This comes owing to an injury setback suffered by the Brazilian in his country’s latest outi...

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