Brazil will conduct further medical examinations on winger Raphinha following his injury during the national team’s 3-0 victory over Haiti in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The match took place in Philadelphia, where the Barcelona player appeared to suffer hamstring discomfort after having a goal disallowed. Brazil’s team doctor, Rodrigo Lasmar, showed visible concern after initial on-field checks, leading to Raphinha’s substitution for Bournemouth’s Rayan.

Head coach Carlo Ancelotti provided a brief update after the match, stating, “Raphinha will be evaluated tomorrow, right now we don’t know what happened.” Meanwhile, Brazil midfielder Lucas Paqueta expressed cautious optimism, saying, “We hope it’s nothing serious.”

In more positive news for the Selecao, striker Neymar is progressing well in his recovery from a calf injury sustained prior to the tournament. Ancelotti confirmed that Neymar is expected to be available for Brazil’s crucial Group C match against Scotland, affirming, “He will be ready for the game against Scotland.”

Brazil’s win over Haiti maintained their strong start in the tournament, while the potential absence or limited fitness of Raphinha remains a concern for the coaching staff ahead of the next fixture. The team will await the results of the forthcoming medical tests to determine his availability moving forward.