Brasilia, June 28 -- Brazil are set to clash with Japan in their upcoming Round of 32 clash of the FIFA World Cup 2026 and the Brazilian legend Arthur Antunes Coimbra, popularly known as Zico, said he will always support his homeland but admitted he would not be disappointed if Japan spring a surprise in their knockout clash, citing the deep bond his family shares with Japanese football.

In a post shared by Planeta do Futebol on X, Zico said, "If Brazil wins (against Japan), great, because I'm Brazilian. But if they lose, I won't be sad, no, because in Japanese football there's a little foot of the Coimbra family there."

Zico, who played for Kashima Antlers and is widely credited alongside his brother Eduardo "Edu" Antunes Coimbra for h...