Zico warns: Japan plays real football and Brazil should not underestimate

Zico praises Japan and warns Brazil.

Brazil should be careful, as Japan plays real football, Zico told FIFA. He also doesn't hide the fact that his heart will always be with his homeland.

What happened?

Zico recognizes that the match between Brazil and Japan has immense significance for him. However, he also highlights the importance of not underestimating the opponent.

Why is this important for Brazil?

Brazil has a history of success in the World Cup, but Japan has evolved significantly in recent years. The Japanese team has one of the highest percentages of players playing abroad in the 2026 World Cup.

What comes next?

Brazil needs to be prepared to face Japan in the 2026 World Cup. The last match between the two teams was in the 2006 World Cup in Germany, where Brazil won 4-1. But Japan has improved significantly since then.

Last result: Brazil 1-1 Tunisia (2025-11-18). Recent form (last 4 games): 2W-1D-1L (DWLW, most recent first).