Zico Warns Brazil About Japan

Zico warned the Brazilian national team ahead of their anticipated match against Japan in the round of 32 of the 2026 World Cup, emphasizing that both teams rely on an offensive style and always strive to assert their presence on the field.

Zico explained that Brazil must be cautious of the high speed and constant movement of the Japanese players, noting that the "Samurai" players do not stop running and moving throughout the match, which makes facing them extremely challenging.

On the other hand, the Brazilian legend expressed optimism about his national team's level, affirming that Brazil has shown clear improvement in the last two matches, and the starting lineup has become more stable and clear.

Zico pointed out that the current Japan team is completely different from Japan's teams in the past, explaining that during his tenure as coach of the Japanese national team, he organized many matches against South American and African teams with the aim of developing the team and preparing it to compete at the highest levels.