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Raphinha injury updates: Latest news, updates on Brazilian superstar after leaving game with hamstring issue originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
At the 2026 World Cup, Brazil is looking to reach a ninth consecutive quarterfinals. The team didn't get the start it hoped for vs. Morocco, but on Friday, Brazil was looking back on track in group stage action.
Taking on Haiti, Matheus Cunha gave his team a 2-0 advantage, scoring twice in the first half. But the excitement of those goals was short-lived when one of Brazil's biggest stars walked off the pitch with an apparent injury.
With Neymar still recovering from his own injury, this time, it was Raphinha's whose status was put into doubt.
Here's the latest on Raphinha after he left Friday's match.
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Raphinha injury updates
June 20, 5:40 p.m. ET
According to Fabrizio Romano, Raphinha will not play in Brazil's upcoming match against Scotland. He will undergo treatment in hopes of returning later in the tournament, but no timetable has been set for his recovery.
June 20, 4:00 p.m. ET
Brazil released an official statement on Raphinha to reporters following tests on the superstar's leg.
“On Saturday, athlete Raphinha underwent imaging tests that confirmed a muscle injury in the back of his right thigh," the statement read. "The player will follow an intensive treatment protocol under the supervision of the Brazilian National Team's medical staff, aiming for recovery and a return to activity as soon as possible.”
JUNE 19
It wasn't fully clear when Raphinha began dealing with his injury concern, outside of running during the match, but around the 39th minute vs. Haiti, he was seen grimacing on the pitch and received treatment.
It appeared to be a hamstring injury, as Fox's broadcast noted — an ailment that can be extremely tricky and would complicate his World Cup status. Color commentator Landon Donovan said that it's an injury that could take "7-to-10 days" minimum, and often more.
After being looked at for a moment, Raphinha stood up, then walked off the pitch, ending his night. He was replaced by Rayan.
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What happened to Raphinha?
Raphinha left Friday's World Cup match vs. Haiti with an apparent injury, seen in some pain and crouching on the pitch before being subbed out.
Considering Brazil already had built a lead by that point, able to take command of the Group C standings with a win, it also may have been precautionary.
For now, however, there aren't many details on Raphinha's potential injury.
Who replaced Raphinha for Brazil?
Raphinha was replaced on the pitch in Friday's match by Rayan (full name Rayan Vitor Simplício Rocha), a forward who plays for the Premiere League's Bournemouth.
The 19-year-old made his World Cup debut in Raphinha's absence.
What is Raphinha real name?
Raphinha's full name is Raphael Dias Belloli. The Barcelona star owns 11 international goals for Brazil since 2021.
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