Zlatan Ibrahimović says he's 1 and done on Fox's World Cup anchor desk: This is 'my farewell' - Yahoo Sports

What the report says

Yahoo Sports reported that Zlatan Ibrahimović signaled he does not plan to return to Fox’s World Cup studio coverage after working as part of the network’s 2026 tournament desk. The former Sweden striker appeared alongside Thierry Henry and host Rebecca Lowe during Fox’s coverage, including the broadcast around Sunday’s World Cup final on July 19, 2026.

According to the report, Ibrahimović used his closing remarks on Fox to thank his colleagues and the U.S. audience before describing the appearance as his farewell to the studio. When Lowe asked him to clarify, he indicated that this World Cup would be both his first and last time in that role.

The Yahoo article framed his departure as notable because Ibrahimović had been well received in the studio, where his reputation for blunt humor and high-level soccer knowledge translated into a prominent broadcasting presence. The report also noted that his pairing with Henry and Lowe became a successful part of Fox’s World Cup presentation.

Ibrahimović, 44, retired from a playing career that included appearances in two World Cups and four European Championships, and he remains Sweden’s all-time leading goal scorer. Yahoo Sports said it is not clear what he plans to do next, but his comments suggest he is not currently looking to make Fox’s World Cup anchor desk a recurring post-playing role ahead of the 2030 tournament.