Zlatan Ibrahimovic Reacts to iShowSpeed's Bold 2026 World Cup Prediction
Published June 13, 2026
During a Fox Sports appearance, football legend Zlatan Ibrahimovic playfully intervened when streamer iShowSpeed confidently predicted Portugal would win the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with Cristiano Ronaldo leading them to victory.
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The anticipation for the 2026 FIFA World Cup is already building, and a recent television appearance featuring football icons Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Thierry Henry alongside popular online streamer iShowSpeed provided a memorable moment regarding predictions for the tournament. The trio were guests on Fox Sports, discussing the upcoming global spectacle set to be co-hosted by the USA, Canada, and Mexico, featuring an expanded 48-team format.
The segment took an amusing turn when Ibrahimovic posed a direct question to iShowSpeed about his pick for the 2026 champions. Without hesitation, the American internet personality declared, "Portugal. Ronaldo winning the World Cup." Ibrahimovic's response was immediate and theatrical; he playfully snatched the microphone from Speed and gave him a light shove, remarking, "Watch him win." French legend Thierry Henry, observing the exchange, reportedly reacted with visible disbelief.
iShowSpeed's prediction centers on Cristiano Ronaldo, who is expected to make his sixth appearance at the World Cup, a milestone shared with only Lionel Messi and Guillermo Ochoa. While Messi secured his World Cup triumph in 2022, Ronaldo is still pursuing this coveted title with Portugal. The 2026 tournament, scheduled for June and July, offers what could be Ronaldo's final opportunity to lift the prestigious trophy, adding an extra layer of intrigue to Portugal's campaign.