World Cup 2026: They play proper football – Zico predicts Brazil vs Japan

Brazilian football legend Zico has predicted a ‘great match’ when Brazil face Japan in the World Cup Round of 32 tie on Monday.

Zico also warned Brazil that Japan plays proper football, adding that he would be supporting his country during the encounter.

Brazil and Japan booked their places in the World Cup last-32 stage after finishing in first and second positions, respectively, in Groups C and F.

“I’ll be supporting Brazil. After all, I am Brazilian,” Zico told FIFA. “But if Japan wins, so be it.

“What I do know is that it will be a great match, because Japan plays proper football.”

The winner between Brazil and Japan will qualify for the World Cup Round of 16.