The last time Zlatan Ibrahimovic played a World Cup was in 2006 when Sweden fell in the round of 16 against home nation Germany.

To be part of a world championship again is something Ibrahimovic hopes for.

- It is "wow" for every football player to be able to represent your country in a World Cup.

It's the biggest stage you can play football on.

Who does not want to be there?

Everyone wants to be there.

If I can be there, especially with my situation, everyone says I'm old but I say I'm young and I show it on the pitch, he tells SVT Sport.

"All players here ready"

Sweden can get to the World Cup already on Thursday if they win against Georgia at the same time as Spain loses points against Greece.

Zlatan is ready to contribute to taking Sweden there.

- I'm here to help, I'm here to give back.

I will take my responsibility on and off the field.

How much do you think your routine means in these two crucial matches?

- It can mean a lot, it can mean a little.

There is a lot at stake.

I've been in these situations before and I know what you go through mentally and physically.

But all the players here are ready, it's not like they need a babysitter to go around and explain to them, says Zlatan.

Sweden meets Georgia away on Thursday 18.00 and Spain away on Sunday 20.45.