Zlatan Ibrahimović admits he fell asleep during Belgium-Iran match
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 22, 2026, 2:00 PM
Last updated Jun 22, 2026
In a lackluster group stage match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Belgium and Iran played to a 0-0 draw. Following the game, analyst Zlatan Ibrahimović expressed his boredom during the FS1 postgame show, stating he nearly fell asleep during both halves. He remarked on the game being uneventful and left the analysis to his colleagues. Ibrahimović, known for his candid commentary, vowed to keep audiences engaged in his role, but his reaction to this particular match reflected less enthusiasm about the performance on display.
- •Belgium and Iran played to a 0-0 draw.
- •Zlatan Ibrahimović admitted to falling asleep during the match.
- •Ibrahimović's comments came during the FS1 postgame show.
- •The match was characterized by a lack of excitement.
- 2:00 PMYahoo Sports — Zlatan Ibrahimović admits he ‘fell asleep’ during Belgium-Iran World Cup match
"Belgium and Iran played to a 0-0 draw in group stage action of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Sunday, and Fox Sports soccer analyst Zlatan Ibrahimović was very honest about how bored the match left him. To open the FS1 postgame show, Fox Sports host Rebecca Lowe asked Ibrahimović for his thoughts on the…
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