Brazil's Path to World Cup Glory May Be Complicated by Injuries As the Brazilian men's soccer team prepares to take on Haiti in their June 19 World Cup match, all eyes will be on the Seleção's ability to put on a show-stopping display of offense. With a significantly more talented roster, Brazil is expected to dominate the game, but the real challenge lies ahead. As the team advances in the tournament, they will be forced to rely on their entire squad, including key players who may be nursing injuries. A case can be made that Brazil's World Cup hopes are tied to the health and availability of their top players, and any setbacks could have serious consequences for the team's chances of lifting the coveted trophy.


The Brazil men’s soccer team should have no problem producing offense in its June 19 World Cup match against Haiti, given that the Brazilian side is much more talented than its opponent. However, the further Brazil advances in the World Cup, the more it will need its full complement of players. And there’s a case...