Rodrygo to support Brazil at World Cup due to knee injury
The Guardian Sport • 2 min read • Latest: Jun 13, 2026, 4:00 AM
Last updated Jun 13, 2026

Rodrygo will travel to the United States this week to watch Brazil's games in the World Cup after being ruled out due to a knee injury sustained in March. He expressed disappointment over missing the squad presentation but remains optimistic under coach Carlo Ancelotti. The forward, who had participated in the entire qualifying cycle and previous tournaments, reflected on his dream to compete again after Brazil's quarter-final exit in 2022. Rodrygo plans to continue his rehabilitation while experiencing the tournament from the sidelines.
- •Rodrygo injured his knee in March and is unavailable for the World Cup.
- •He will travel to the USA to watch Brazil's matches.
- •Rodrygo participated in qualifying for the World Cup and Copa América.
- •He aims to recover while experiencing the tournament differently.
- •He has hopes for Brazil's success under coach Carlo Ancelotti.
- 4:00 AMThe Guardian Sport — Injury deprived me of chance to play so I am going to the World Cup to support Brazil | Rodrygo
"Watching the squad presentation knowing I wasn’t in it was tough, but I have high hopes with Carlo Ancelotti in charge I am travelling to the United States this week to watch some of the Seleção’s games at the World Cup. I’ll be continuing my daily treatment to recover from the knee injury I suffered in March and, during this routine, I’ll try to experience the competition in a different way. While Rodrygo, a boy from Osasco [a city in the state of São Paulo], recognises the privilege this represents, Rodrygo the player, who took part in the entire qualifying cycle, the Copa América and other matches, has feelings that are difficult to explain. Ever since our last World Cup game in 2022, when the Croatia goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic saved my penalty and we were eliminated at the quarter-final stage, returning to the tournament wearing the national team jersey has been a desire that has dominated my thoughts on many nights. Continue reading...
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