The central defender of the Brazilian national team, Marquinhos, shared his thoughts from the 1/16 final match of the World Cup 2026 against Japan. Yogo words guide Globo.

" Tse will be more foldable gra, ale mi ready. We conducted training, selected a opponent and prepared a plan for the match. It is necessary to competently neutralize the Japanese team - this is an even strong team that has deservedly reached this stage. We also understand that there is a lot to lie in our hairy gray,” said Marquinhos.

Zahisnik also noted the team’s progress during the tournament.

" It’s possible that we didn’t start the tournament in the best way, but we played better in another game, and even better in the third. Now it’s important to collect all the accumulated information. Now a completely different tournament begins. Group stage - all alone, there was a head start to reach the playoffs. And the matches for vibration are already new. It’s necessary to crumble, krok by krok,” adding Vin.

The match between Brazil and Japan will take place on Monday, 29 June, at about 20:00 Kyiv time. Having won, Brazil will play in the 1/8 finals against the winner of the bet, Cote d'Ivoire - Norway.