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Zlatan Ibrahimovic once again captured attention by hinting that his brief venture into sports broadcasting has already come to an end. The iconic Swedish forward, who joined an all-star panel for the World Cup in North America, used the final broadcast to deliver a typically candid farewell to the cameras.

Ibrahimovic signs off after World Cup coverage

The former Sweden international appeared to confirm the conclusion of his television punditry stint following the World Cup final, effectively ending his association with Fox Sports. Throughout the tournament, Ibrahimovic worked alongside his former Barcelona teammate Thierry Henry, ex-USMNT defender Alexi Lalas, and host Rebecca Lowe.

The retired striker quickly gained popularity for his bold opinions and witty exchanges with his fellow panellists. However, despite the warm reception, Ibrahimovic hinted that his first experience in the studio would also be his last.

Ibrahimovic expresses gratitude to his colleagues

As Fox Sports concluded its coverage of the World Cup final, Ibrahimovic took a moment to thank his co-hosts and production team for their support throughout the tournament.

“I’ve been talking a lot for the past one and a half months, but these will be my last words,” he said during the show’s closing moments. “Alexi, thank you. Thierry, thank you. Rebecca, thank you.”

He continued, “It’s been an absolute pleasure sharing this studio with all of you — you’ve made it very easy for me. I also want to thank Fox, America, and everyone behind the scenes.”

The 44-year-old then seemed to confirm his decision to step away from punditry, adding, “I hope America enjoyed it as much as I did. This is my farewell to the studio. This was the first and last time for me. So, take care, everyone.”

A memorable debut on television

Throughout the World Cup, Ibrahimovic was part of a highly praised Fox Sports panel alongside Henry, Lalas, and Lowe. Their differing perspectives often led to lively and entertaining debates, particularly between Henry and Lalas, which became standout moments of the coverage.

His remarks may surprise fans, as there had been speculation that Ibrahimovic could pursue a longer-term career in sports media following his retirement from professional football in 2023. Instead, the former AC Milan, Paris Saint-Germain, and Barcelona star appears ready to close this chapter after just one major tournament.

Will Ibrahimovic return to the studio?

It remains uncertain whether Ibrahimovic’s farewell marks his permanent exit from television work. Although he described the World Cup final as his goodbye to the studio, he has not entirely ruled out future appearances. For now, the former striker signs off after receiving praise for his chemistry with Henry, Lalas, and Lowe, leaving a strong impression during his debut as a pundit.