즐라탄 이브라히모비치가 마우리시오 포체티노 감독에게 강렬한 메시지를 보내고 미국 대표팀에 대한 놀라운 예측을 내놓았다.

즐라탄 이브라히모비치는 카메라를 응시하며 눈 하나 깜짝하지 않았다. 축구계의 거물 중 한 명인 그에게 미국이 2026년 월드컵에서 사상 첫 우승을 차지할 수 있겠느냐는 질문이 던져졌다. (오른쪽에서 세 번째) 이브라히모비치는 월드컵 개막 이후 여러 차례 화제의 중심에 섰다. (Getty 이미지) 즐라탄, 미국에 대한 소감을 밝히다. 이브라히모비치는 단 한 단어로 답했다. "네." AC 밀란, 파리 생제르맹 등에서 활약했던 이브라히모비치는 이렇게 말했다.

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Zlatan Ibrahimovic stared into the camera and did not flinch.

One of the biggest names in football was asked if the United States could win its first World Cup in 2026.

Ibrahimovic (third from right) has gone viral several times since the World Cup startedGetty

Zlatan reveals feelings about USA

Ibrahimovic responded with one simple word.

“Yes,” said Ibrahimovic, who starred for AC Milan, Paris Saint-Germain and LA Galaxy during his 22-year career.

The FOX World Cup analyst also delivered a strong message to USMNT fans following a 2-0 win over Australia that propelled Mauricio Pochettino‘s squad into the Round of 32 knockout stage.

“If you didn’t believe before, I will repeat: Start believing,” Ibrahimovic said.

“They have the country behind them, and when you have this support, it’s difficult to beat you.”

That was obvious in Seattle, when Alex Freeman’s gutsy goal at the 43-minute mark as well as an early own goal by Alex Burgess captured a fiery 2-0 win over the Socceroos.

While Christian Pulisic healed a calf injury, Pochettino’s team dominated possession and wasn’t threatened until late in the second half.

Fans loved hearing Ibrahimovic pump up USMNT — just like they’ve enjoyed watching him trade barbs with former USMNT star Alexi Lalas.

Fans loved hearing Zlatan support USMNT

“There’s only one Zlatan,” one fan tweeted.

“Surprisingly, that seemed like an honest answer and not one forced on him by execs or contracts. That’s freaking insane!” a second fan posted.

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“I already liked you, Zlatan, don’t make me love you,” a third fan wrote.

“If Zlatan can convince himself, maybe we’ll all believe it, too,” a fourth fan said.

Mike Grella, a New York native and former Leeds forward, is also a huge believer in USMNT’s World Cup chances.

“There’s no shot Australia can compete with the US,” Grella said.

He was right on Friday, and USMNT fans shouted Pochettino’s name after a second consecutive victory.

Zlatan sounded like a proud USMNT supporter after the match — and he believes the main host country of the 2026 World Cup can win it all for the first time on July 19 at New York New Jersey Stadium.

Pochettino’s team faces Turkiye on Thursday at the SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California.

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