This will be only the second time that Brazil is facing Japan in a FIFA WC, with the first meeting coming in the 2006 edition of the tournament, with Brazil emerging as winners by 4-1, and Zico was Japan's manager.

Brazil and Japan meet in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 on June 30, as the five-time champions face a dangerous Japan side in the expanded 48-team

Brazil open their elimination campaign in the 2026 FIFA World Cup against Japan on June 29 at NRG Stadium, with a place in the Round of 16 and a likely...

This will be only the second time that Brazil is facing Japan in a FIFA WC, with the first meeting coming in the 2006 edition of the tournament, with Brazil emerging as winners by…

Japan believe they can shock Brazil in the World Cup round of 32, and former coach Philippe Troussier thinks it would be a fitting reward for their progress as a football nation.…

Brazil legend Zico has warned the Seleção not to underestimate Japan ahead of their FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 clash.