Brazil Suffer Fresh Injury Blow as Raphinha Limps Off During World Cup Win Over Haiti

Brazil’s impressive FIFA World Cup 2026 victory over Haiti was overshadowed by an injury concern after winger Raphinha was forced off during the first half of the Group C encounter at Lincoln Financial Field.

The 29-year-old Barcelona star appeared to suffer a hamstring problem and was unable to continue, dealing another setback for head coach Carlo Ancelotti, who is already without Neymar due to a calf injury.

Raphinha Leaves Match Injured

Raphinha started on the right wing but was seen struggling before slowly leaving the pitch in the first half. Young forward Rayan replaced him, making his senior international debut for Brazil.

The exact extent of the injury remains unknown, and Brazil’s medical staff are expected to conduct further assessments ahead of the team’s remaining group-stage fixtures.

Brazil Respond Strongly After Morocco Draw

Despite the injury setback, Brazil delivered a dominant performance against Haiti to secure their first win of the tournament.

Matheus Cunha scored twice, finding the net in the 23rd and 36th minutes, while Vinicius Junior added a third goal in first-half stoppage time to give the five-time world champions a comfortable 3-0 victory.

The Selecao controlled possession throughout the match and created several scoring opportunities, with Vinicius proving influential in attack.

Brazil’s Injury Concerns Continue

Raphinha’s injury comes at a difficult time for Brazil, with Neymar still recovering from a calf problem and yet to return to action at the World Cup.

The Barcelona winger had reportedly been managing minor fitness issues, including blisters during training, but was deemed fit enough to start against Haiti.

Now, Brazil face an anxious wait to determine whether the winger will be available for the remainder of the tournament.

Ancelotti Awaits Medical Update

While Brazil strengthened their position in Group C with a convincing victory, Carlo Ancelotti will be hoping the injury is not serious. The Italian manager is keen to have both Neymar and Raphinha available as Brazil push for a deep run at FIFA World Cup 2026.

Further updates on Raphinha’s condition are expected after medical examinations in the coming days.