Zlatan Ibrahimović bids farewell to Fox Sports after World Cup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 20, 2026, 12:42 AM
Last updated Jul 20, 2026
Zlatan Ibrahimović indicated his departure from Fox Sports following the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, describing his stint in the studio as a one-tournament experiment. During the postgame coverage, he expressed gratitude to his colleagues and stated, 'This was the first and last time for me.' His performance throughout the tournament received positive feedback, with comparisons to Charles Barkley. If Ibrahimović does not return, it could impact Fox's future soccer coverage, particularly with upcoming tournaments like the 2027 CONCACAF Gold Cup and UEFA Euro 2028. Several networks may pursue him for future roles given his strong showing during the World Cup.
- •Ibrahimović suggested his Fox Sports tenure was only for the World Cup.
- •He thanked each member of the studio team during his farewell.
- •Fox Sports may lose a key asset for future tournaments.
- •Critics noted mixed reviews for the overall studio panel format.
- 4:03 AMYahoo Sports — Zlatan Ibrahimović says he's 1 and done on Fox's World Cup anchor desk: This is 'my farewell'
- 12:42 AMYahoo Sports — Fox may have already lost its World Cup breakout star in Zlatan Ibrahimović
"Zlatan Ibrahimović appeared to bid farewell to Fox Sports after the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, suggesting his time in the network’s studio was a one-tournament experiment. “You made it easy for me. I hope, America, you enjoyed it as much as I did, and this is also my farewell to the studio,” Ibrahimović said…
"Despite the best efforts of Alexi Lalas, Fox’s World Cup anchor desk was a rousing success. But it sounds a like a 2030 reunion is not in the cards.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 20, 2026, 4:03 AMZlatan Ibrahimović says he's 1 and done on Fox's World Cup anchor desk: This is 'my farewell'
Despite the best efforts of Alexi Lalas, Fox’s World Cup anchor desk was a rousing success. But it sounds a like a 2030 reunion is not in the cards.
- Yahoo SportsJul 20, 2026, 12:42 AMFox may have already lost its World Cup breakout star in Zlatan Ibrahimović
Zlatan Ibrahimović appeared to bid farewell to Fox Sports after the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, suggesting his time in the network’s studio was a one-tournament experiment. “You made it easy for me. I hope, America, you enjoyed it as much as I did, and this is also my farewell to the studio,” Ibrahimović said…
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