During Fox Sports’ coverage of Croatia’s 1-0 win over Panama in Toronto, colleague handed Swedish former footballer Zlatan Ibrahimovic a framed ‘Employee of the Month’ gag award live on air, just weeks into his role on the 2026 World Cup desk.

The 44-year-old Swede, who joined Thierry Henry, Alexi Lalas, and host Rebecca Lowe after retiring in 2023, reposted the clip with his classic line: ‘Thank you Fox. I’m just being Zlatan.’

Ante Budimir’s 54th-minute header secured the victory for Croatia, keeping their Group L hopes alive, but Zlatan’s moment stole the show.