Brazil’s World Cup campaign suffered a setback as a key player sustained an injury, sidelining them for the remainder of the tournament. Details regarding the specific player and nature of the injury were not provided in this initial report. Separately, England’s Harry Kane appears to have overcome a perceived jinx or “curse” that had previously plagued his performance. The nature of this ‘curse’ was not detailed, but reports suggest a spiritual release facilitated by a ‘vrac’ – a traditional healer or seer. These developments occurred on the 14th day of the World Cup competition. Index is providing ongoing coverage of the tournament’s events. Further updates are expected as more information becomes available.