Swedish star Zlatan Ibrahimovic sparked controversy by talking about the Moroccan national team's victory over Canada in the round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup, stressing that the qualification was not a result of luck, but came through merit and deservingness.
The Moroccan national team secured their place in the quarter-finals after defeating Canada 3-0, in a match where the "Atlas Lions" continued their strong performances in the tournament.
During his appearance on Fox Sports, Ibrahimovic said: "In the end, the stronger team won. The first half wasn't perfect, but they came back and scored the goals they needed."
The Swedish star added: "There was no luck involved, they were simply the stronger team, and therefore they deserved to qualify."
Ibrahimovic pointed out that the Moroccan team showed a strong character during the match, as they gradually imposed their control, taking advantage of their technical and physical superiority, to win the match with a clean three-goal victory.
The Moroccan national team continues its brilliance in the 2026 World Cup, after becoming the first Arab team to reach the quarter-finals, in a new historic achievement added to its distinguished journey in the tournament.
