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Brazil Confirms Raphinha Injury, No Timeline Given
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Brazil Confirms Raphinha Injury, No Timeline Given

From Cooperativa · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Brazil's Raphinha has been confirmed to have a muscle injury in his right thigh.
  • The FC Barcelona winger will undergo intensive treatment but has no set return date, though sources suggest he could be back for the Round of 16.
  • He will miss the final group stage match against Scotland and potentially the Round of 16.

Brazil's Raphinha will miss upcoming matches due to a muscle injury in his right thigh, the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) confirmed Saturday. The FC Barcelona winger sustained the injury during Brazil's 3-0 victory over Haiti in the 2026 World Cup.

Raphinha felt pain just before halftime and was substituted, appearing concerned as teammates comforted him. Initial examinations after the match indicated the injury was to the back of his right thigh, an area that caused him problems last season.

He will undergo intensive treatment under the supervision of the 'Canarinha' doctors, with the intention that he recovers and returns to activities 'as soon as possible.'

— Confederation of Brazilian Football (CBF)The CBF's official statement regarding Raphinha's injury and treatment plan.

The CBF stated Raphinha will undergo intensive treatment under the supervision of the team's medical staff, aiming for the quickest possible recovery. While no official return date was given, sources close to the player told EFE he could be available for the Round of 16. This means he will certainly miss the final group stage game against Scotland on Wednesday in Miami, and potentially a Round of 16 match.

The 29-year-old attacker's absence is a blow to Brazil's campaign. He has been a key player for the 'Canarinha,' and his injury adds to the team's concerns as they navigate the tournament.

He would be available for a potential Round of 16.

— Sources close to the playerInformation provided to Agencia EFE regarding Raphinha's potential return timeline.
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