Overview
- Brazil winger Raphinha was withdrawn in the 40th minute of the Group C game against Haiti on Friday after he pulled up while sprinting and was replaced by Bournemouth forward Rayan.
- Broadcasters and on-site reporters immediately flagged the incident as a likely hamstring issue but the Brazilian Football Confederation had not released a formal diagnosis after the match.
- Raphinha suffered a right hamstring injury on March 27 that cost him about five weeks, making a recurrence especially concerning given his recent training management and missed sessions before the tournament.
- The exit raises short-term questions about Brazil’s attacking depth with Neymar already limited and could affect selection for the rest of the group stage depending on scan results.
- Medical staff will watch for re-injury risk and recovery timeframes since hamstring problems commonly need several weeks to heal, and commentators suggested a minimum 7–10 day window before any return could be considered.