Zlatan Ibrahimovic calls Panama a 'punching bag' in World Cup analysis
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 12, 2026, 12:57 AM
Last updated Jun 12, 2026
During his FOX Sports debut, Zlatan Ibrahimovic assessed Group L of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. He highlighted England and Croatia as strong contenders while labeling Panama as the group's 'punching bag.' Ibrahimovic expressed support for Ghana, although he noted their recent struggles against stronger teams. The tournament has just begun, with England set to face Croatia on June 17 in Arlington, Texas.
- •Ibrahimovic made his analyst debut during the World Cup opener.
- •He described Panama as the 'punching bag' of Group L.
- •England and Croatia are favorites in this group.
- •Ghana may pose a challenge but has recent poor performances.
- •England's first match is against Croatia on June 17.
- 12:57 AMYahoo Sports — Zlatan Ibrahimovic delivers brutal 2-word verdict on one World Cup team
"Zlatan Ibrahimovic wasted no time on his FOX debut, calling one World Cup team a "punching bag" as the tournament kicks off.
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