Zlatan Ibrahimovic joins Fox team instead of playing for Sweden
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 14, 2026, 10:57 PM
Last updated Jun 14, 2026
Zlatan Ibrahimovic, legendary Swedish striker, is not playing for Sweden in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Instead, he is serving as a pregame and postgame analyst for Fox. Ibrahimovic, who retired from both club and international football in 2023, had a distinguished career, scoring 62 goals in 122 appearances for the Swedish national team. While Swedish fans may be disappointed by his absence on the field, Ibrahimovic's insight as an analyst will be featured during the tournament.
- •Zlatan Ibrahimovic retired in 2023, ending his playing career.
- •He will analyze games for Fox during the World Cup.
- •Ibrahimovic scored 62 goals in 122 games for Sweden.
- •He played in two World Cups and four European Championships.
- 10:57 PMYahoo Sports — Why Zlatan isn't playing for Sweden in 2026 FIFA World Cup
"Ibrahimovic is playing a different role at the massive tournament.
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