Raphinha’s recurring hamstring injury alarms Brazil and Barcelona during World Cup match
Barcelona and Brazil winger Raphinha suffered a right thigh/hamstring injury before halftime in Brazil’s World Cup group-stage match against Haiti at Lincoln Financial Field. This is the latest in a series of recurring hamstring problems, including a 58-day layoff in 2025 and a five-week absence in March 2026. The injury forced his substitution, prompted official confirmation from the Brazilian Football Confederation, and raised serious concerns for Brazil’s World Cup campaign and Barcelona’s season. Medical tests are pending.
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Raphinha's Hamstring Woes Continue After Brazil-Haiti Injury
FC Barcelona winger Raphinha suffered a hamstring injury during a Brazil-Haiti friendly, forcing him off before halftime. This incident, occurring in June 2026, marks another in a series of hamstring problems that have plagued the player. His history includes a 58-day absence in September 2025 due to a right biceps femoris injury complicated by two relapses, and a five-week layoff in March 2026 after reinjuring the same area. The latest setback has alarmed Barcelona, as Raphinha had just regained form. He missed the Champions League quarterfinal against Atlético Madrid and key LaLiga matches due to previous injuries. The CBF confirmed treatment is underway, with further evaluation pending. Barcelona and Brazil express concern over recurring physical issues.
Últimas NoticiasRaphinha's recurring hamstring injury sparks renewed concern at Barcelona
Barcelona winger Raphinha was forced off before halftime in Brazil's friendly against Haiti due to muscle discomfort in his right thigh, raising alarms at the club given his history of hamstring injuries. The Brazilian star suffered a severe right biceps femoris injury in September 2025, which sidelined him for 58 days due to two relapses he acknowledged as his own fault. In March 2026, he re-injured the same area during a Brazil-France friendly, missing five weeks including crucial Champions League matches against Atlético Madrid and several LaLiga games. Despite recent recovery, the new injury against Haiti appears to affect the same muscle region. Barcelona president Joan Laporta previously expressed displeasure with the international fixture schedule. The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) confirmed the player has started treatment and is pending further evaluation. The recurrence threatens to derail both his club season and World Cup participation.
Últimas NoticiasRaphinha's Endless Ordeal: Recurring Hamstring Injuries Plague Barcelona Star
Barcelona and Brazil winger Raphinha suffered another muscle injury during a Brazil-Haiti international match, raising alarms at the club due to his history of recurring hamstring problems. In September 2025, he sustained a right biceps femoris injury that sidelined him for 58 days after two relapses, which he took responsibility for. In March 2026, during a Brazil-France friendly, he reinjured the same thigh, missing five weeks and key matches including the Champions League quarterfinal against Atlético Madrid and important LaLiga fixtures. The latest injury occurred just weeks after his return to form, affecting the same muscle area. Barcelona president Joan Laporta has criticized the international calendar for contributing to the injuries. Medical evaluations are ongoing to determine the severity of the new setback.
Últimas NoticiasOfficial Statement on Raphinha's Injury During Brazil vs Haiti World Cup Match
Raphinha, the FC Barcelona winger playing for Brazil in the 2026 World Cup Group C match against Haiti, was forced to leave the game in the first half due to pain in the posterior muscle of his right thigh. The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) confirmed the injury in an official statement, noting the player has begun medical treatment and will be reassessed. Brazil's coach Carlo Ancelotti stated in a press conference that Raphinha left with hamstring discomfort and will be evaluated the following day, with uncertainty about the extent of the hamstring tendon issue. The visibly concerned number 11 was replaced by Rayan, the youngest Brazilian in the squad and a Bournemouth player, at Lincoln Financial Field.
FútbolGlobal Alarm over Raphinha After Injury Substitution Against Haiti
Brazilian winger Raphinha caused widespread concern after being substituted just past the half-hour mark in the World Cup group stage match against Haiti due to a thigh discomfort. The Barcelona and Brazil star had already been nursing a knock from the previous match against Morocco, and there had been internal discussions about rotating him. His early exit forced Rayan to make his World Cup debut as a replacement. The injury alarms both Brazil's coach Carlo Ancelotti and Barcelona, as Brazil already has Neymar sidelined and lost Wesley before the tournament. Raphinha had shown promise early in the match with a disallowed goal and a near miss. Medical tests are pending to determine the severity, but he has a history of missing the March international break with the same issue. His absence would be a significant blow to Brazil's World Cup campaign.
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