Brazil's national team received good news on Friday with Raphinha's return to training at the CT Columbia Park in New Jersey. Despite the forward's progress, left-back Douglas Santos indicated that the number 11 is not expected to be available to Carlo Ancelotti for the match against Norway in the World Cup round of 16.

What happened to Raphinha?

Raphinha returned to partial training after recovering from a muscle injury in his right thigh, suffered in the 3-0 win over Haiti in the group stage.

Why is this important for Brazil?

Douglas Santos' statement reinforces the trend that the forward will still be preserved for the match on Sunday. The technical committee is working cautiously to avoid any risk of relapse.

What's next for Brazil?

Brazil and Norway face off on Sunday at 17:00 (Brasília time) at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey in the World Cup round of 16. If they advance, Brazil will face Mexico or England in the quarterfinals.

DateOpponentStadium
07/07/2026NorwayMetLife Stadium
11/07/2026Mexico or Englandto be defined