FIFA WORLD CUP 2026 | Japan’s dreams face a reality check against Brazil’s firepower

FIFA World Cup 2026: Zico warns Brazil that Japan are ready for "whatever comes their way"

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.