Brazilian winger Raphinha, who suffered a right‑hamstring injury during the group‑stage defeat to Haiti, has been in rehabilitation and returned to light training with the national team. Medical staff have cleared him for field activity, but Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti remains cautious about risking a premature return. The player could be listed among the substitutes for Brazil's round‑of‑16 clash with Norway on 5 July, but his participation is not guaranteed; the coach may deploy him only in the later stages of the match, if at all.
Lucas Paquetá is also sidelined with a muscular problem, leaving Ancelotti with several alternatives at attacking midfield and wing, including Danilo Santos, Ederson, Endrick and Gabriel Martinelli. While some reports suggest Raphinha’s chances of playing are slim, others note his progress and keep the option open for the decisive fixture against Norway.