Zlatan Ibrahimovic on Spain's triumph: "Football won today"
Zlatan Ibrahimovic praised Spain's World Cup victory, labeling them the best team in the competition.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic en mars 2025. (F. De Martino/Presse Sports)
Legendary striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic shared his thoughts on the World Cup final, where Spain defeated Argentina 1-0. Working as a pundit for Fox Sports, the Swede insisted that the Spanish success was a victory for the beautiful game.
Football won today. The way they play football and how they approached this tournament... When you watch football, this is what you want to see. Zlatan Ibrahimovic
Ibrahimovic, who played for FC Barcelona between 2009 and 2011, specifically praised the defensive solidity of La Roja, who conceded only one goal throughout the tournament. He noted that the Spanish ability to keep possession is mentally draining for their opponents.
When the Spaniards start passing the ball around, they suck your soul and your hope out. Zlatan Ibrahimovic
The former forward also emphasized that even without individual stars like Lamine Yamal hitting their peak, the squad managed by Luis de la Fuente dominated every match through collective strength. Thierry Henry, working alongside the Swede, added that he was impressed by Spain's defensive work rate, noting that opponents struggle to string three passes together against them.