Zlatan Backs Croatia: Roots Win Over the Blue and Yellow

Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Sweden's all-time leading scorer, has made a striking admission ahead of the 2026 World Cup. According to beIN Sports, the retired forward appeared as a pundit for the first time and used the platform to announce he will be cheering for Croatia rather than Sweden, pointing to his Croatian roots as the reason.

The revelation is a rare personal glimpse from a player who built a career on swagger and national pride in Sweden. Choosing to back another country, even one connected to his heritage, is the kind of candid move that only Zlatan could make without blinking.

With Croatia among the sides hoping to make a deep run in the tournament, Ibrahimovic's public support adds a colourful subplot to their World Cup story.