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Raphinha, 29, who suffered an injury during Brazil’s group-stage match against Haiti, officially saw his season come to an end following the Seleção’s elimination by Norway in the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The Brazilian winger is now taking a break and is expected to return fully recovered ahead of FC Barcelona’s preseason, according to the schedule set by the club.
Raphinha endured a difficult season overall, missing 26 matches for both FC Barcelona and the Seleçao due to injuries.
The curse of injuries for Raphinha began on September 26, 2025, when he suffered a hamstring injury that later affected his participation in the 2026 World Cup.
The Brazilian winger’s vacation has therefore started earlier than expected, with the player now focused on returning at full strength both mentally and physically.
FC Barcelona are closely keeping an eye on Raphinha’s health, especially after the player felt his World Cup journey had been ruined the moment his body gave up.
Following Brazil’s shocking elimination from the World Cup, football fans began questioning whether Brazil had lost the aura that once defined them, despite remaining the most decorated national team in World Cup history.
