Overview
- Raphinha was substituted with right‑thigh tightness during Brazil’s 3-0 win over Haiti and scans over the weekend confirmed a muscle injury to the back of his right thigh.
- The Brazilian Football Confederation said he will remain with the squad and follow an intensive, supervised treatment protocol but did not give a firm injury grade or recovery timeline.
- Multiple outlets and insiders reported he will miss Brazil’s final group game against Scotland, forcing coach Carlo Ancelotti to consider alternatives such as Rayan or a return for Neymar.
- The setback continues a pattern of recurring right‑hamstring/thigh problems for Raphinha this season that cost him many club and international matches and raises questions about his availability later in the tournament.
- Family and teammates reacted emotionally to the news and Brazil’s medical team will monitor swelling and function in the coming days to decide whether a knockout‑stage comeback is realistic.