The Fox Sports broadcast on Friday featured an unusual moment when commentators Thierry Henry and Zlatan Ibrahimovic did not take streamer Speed’s prediction that Portugal will win the 2026 World Cup seriously, and the Swede kicked the streamer out of the studio, taking away his microphone. The incident occurred on the sidelines of the match between the United States and Paraguay. Speed, known for being a big fan of Cristiano Ronaldo, was invited into the studio where Ibrahimovic and Thierry Henry were present. The former Swedish forward wasted no time and asked the streamer, ‘Who do you think will win the World Cup?’ Speed’s response was immediate and enthusiastic: ‘Portugal! Ronaldo will win the World Cup.’ The prediction did not sit well with Ibrahimovic, who promptly took the microphone from the streamer’s hands and gently pushed him away. Thierry Henry, for his part, also showed his discontent by turning his head and making a disapproving gesture. 🚨| BREAKING: Zlatan Ibrahimović just KICKED Speed off FOX Sports after he said Portugal will win the World Cup 😭💀 After being kicked out of the studio but still live and followed by his film crew, Speed, who was wearing a United States jersey, continued to address the two former footballers. ‘Watch him win,’ he shouted. ‘I promise you he will make it.’ Portugal arrived in Palm Beach on Friday, where they will have their headquarters in Group K. They are set to debut on Wednesday against the Democratic Republic of the Congo, followed by Uzbekistan and Colombia. At 41 years old, Cristiano Ronaldo is preparing to compete in his sixth World Cup.
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