Overview
- Raphinha suffered a Grade 1 right hamstring strain after Brazil's group match with Haiti and was taken out of subsequent squads.
- He remained at Brazil's New Jersey base for an intensive, personalised rehab programme and missed the Scotland and Japan matches.
- Raphinha progressed to light, supervised on-pitch training this Wednesday as he entered the final phase of recovery.
- Coach Carlo Ancelotti and the medical team are cautious and view Raphinha as having little chance to play in the Norway last-16, with further assessment planned before any selection decision.
- Because Raphinha had recurrent hamstring problems through the 2025–26 season, Brazil see a higher relapse risk and are only considering a comeback later in the tournament, possibly around a quarter-final date if he recovers and the team advances.