Overview
- The Brazilian federation said medical exams confirmed muscle lesions in the back of each player's right thigh after the friendly against France in Foxborough.
- Raphinha left at half-time for Luiz Henrique and Wesley was replaced in the 71st minute by Ibanez.
- The federation did not disclose the severity of the injuries or give a recovery timeline.
- Barcelona said Raphinha has a right hamstring lesion, has returned to the club for treatment, and is expected to miss about five weeks.
- Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti now has a thinner squad, with other absences that include Alisson, Marquinhos, Gabriel Magalhães, Bruno Guimarães and Rodrygo.