Former Sweden striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic has publicly declared his support for Croatia in the upcoming World Cup 2026 tournament, in addition to his home country. The iconic forward shared his preference during a segment on Fox Sports, where he also expressed his admiration for Group L.
Group L features England, Croatia, Ghana, and Panama. Ibrahimovic singled out Croatia as the team he will be cheering for, alongside Sweden. He commented that Ghana possesses significant talent and could surprise others, while he predicted Panama might struggle against stronger opponents like England and Croatia.
Ibrahimovic noted that while Panama could serve as a punching bag for the more established teams, Ghana has the potential to disrupt and steal points. His insights reflect his ongoing engagement with international football even after retirement.