Texas, June 30 -- Brazil midfielder Lucas Paqueta suffered a muscle injury to the back of his left thigh during Brazil's 2-1 victory over Japan in the World Cup Round of 32 on Monday, the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) announced on Tuesday.

Paqueta was forced off at halftime and replaced by forward Endrick. The CBF did not provide a timeline for his recovery, leaving his availability for Brazil's next World Cup match in doubt, as per Reuters.

"Paqueta underwent scans on Tuesday that confirmed a muscle injury to the back of his left thigh," the CBF said in a statement.

"The player will undergo an intensive treatment programme under the supervision of the national team's medical staff, with the aim of recovering and returning to ...