CBF Issues Medical Update on Raphinha

The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) has issued its first official medical update regarding winger Raphinha, whose first-half injury has cast a shadow of worry over the Seleção camp despite their clinical 3-0 victory over Haiti in Philadelphia.

The dynamic forward, who started the match with sharp intensity, was forced off the pitch before the halftime whistle after clutching his leg during a sprint. The sudden exit has raised immediate alarms within the technical squad as Brazil prepares for its final Group C encounter against Scotland.

Official Medical Assessment Underway

In an official statement released shortly after the match, the CBF medical department confirmed the initial diagnosis and outlined the immediate course of action for the player.

"Raphinha felt pain in his right hamstring during the first half of the match against Haiti. The player has begun treatment and will be reevaluated. We will inform you when we have more information."

— Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) Medical Statement

Team doctors are particularly cautious given Raphinha's recent medical history. The winger spent the final stretch of the 2025–26 club season sidelined with a recurring hamstring strain, making this latest setback a major concern for his continuation in the tournament.

Henry and Vinicius Jr Express Deep Concern

The injury has sparked widespread reaction, with football pundits and teammates expressing their anxieties over the winger's fitness. Speaking on a post-match analysis show, French football legend Thierry Henry lamented the timing of the injury, praising Raphinha’s impact on the pitch.

"It is incredibly tough to watch a player leave the field like that," Henry noted. "From the very first minute, Raphinha looked sharp, confident, and determined to make a difference. Until he went off, he was arguably Brazil’s best performer. Given how much he has battled injuries this season, these moments are always deeply worrying. You never want to see someone miss out on the joy of a World Cup due to injury."

Star forward Vinicius Junior echoed those sentiments in the mixed zone, emphasizing Raphinha’s tactical importance to the squad's collective chemistry.

"Injuries are always complicated and difficult to accept," Vinicius said. "It’s especially painful for Raphinha because he worked so hard to get through a difficult, injury-plagued season. We are all praying that it isn’t anything serious. We need him fit and with us until the very end of this journey."

With the decisive group fixture against Scotland scheduled for June 24 in Miami, head coach Carlo Ancelotti faces a tight timeline. While the camp celebrates the imminent return of Neymar, the medical staff will be working around the clock to determine if Raphinha can play any further part in Brazil's North American campaign.