Brazil legend Zico has warned the Seleção not to underestimate Japan ahead of their FIFA 2026 World Cup Round of 32 clash, insisting the Samurai Blue have developed into one of the world’s most competitive teams.
Speaking to FIFA, the former Brazil playmaker, who also coached Japan and enjoyed a successful spell with Kashima Antlers, said Brazil face a much stronger Japanese side than the one they defeated at the 2006 World Cup.
“I’ll be supporting Brazil. After all, I am Brazilian,” Zico said.
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“But if Japan win, so be it. What I do know is that it will be a great match, because Japan play proper football.”
Japan Have Reached a New Level
The upcoming encounter will be only the second World Cup meeting between Brazil and Japan. Their first came in the final
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