Zlatan Ibrahimovic has praised the mental strength of the France national team.

Zlatan Ibrahimović, a legendary figure in Swedish football, shared his thoughts on the round-of-16 match between France and Paraguay at the 2026 World Cup, as reported by Zamin.uz.

The former striker praised the French players for their physical strength and mental resilience on the pitch. He emphasized that despite the intense and nervous atmosphere of the game, the reigning vice-champions continued to display their quality without reacting to the opponent’s provocations.

Ibrahimović highlighted the rough challenges and psychological pressure exerted by the Paraguayan team during the match, noting that maintaining composure in such tense situations demands great skill from any professional athlete.

In his characteristic style, blending humor with insight, Zlatan joked that if he had played in the match, he might have easily received several red cards due to his reaction to the opponent’s actions. However, the French players responded to provocations with smiles and composure, effectively neutralizing the pressure.

The match was decided by a single goal, as Kylian Mbappé successfully converted a penalty to secure victory for his team.

This win earned Didier Deschamps’ side a place in the quarter-finals, where they will face a tough challenge against the Moroccan national team.

Experts believe that France’s disciplined performance and ability to manage emotions will be a key factor in their success in the upcoming stages of the tournament. This information is based on a report published by one.uz.