Ibrahimovic could retire from international play if Sweden loses to Denmark

A scenario where Sweden fails to advance to the 2016 European Championship in France could mean the end of Zlatan Ibrahimovic's international career.

Though he didn't say outright he would retire from international football if the Scandinavians can't get past Denmark, the Paris Saint-Germain striker indicated his 14-year association with the Swedish national team may come to an end.

"I would love to play at the European Championship in France," Ibrahimovic told reporters ahead of Saturday's match. "I have played there for four years. I have put Sweden on the world map and now I have put France on the world map too.

"If it's over (for me) after the play-offs? We'll see. If you're asking me now? No. If you ask me after the play-offs? I don't know."

The two fixtures also provide Ibrahimovic with a chance to end his unsightly record of never scoring against the Danish team. Ibrahimovic, however, didn't show any signs of being bothered by the drought.

"It doesn't mean anything," he said. "There will be goals when there are goals. If we create chances, they'll turn up."