
Alexi Lalas Criticizes USMNT Players, Expresses World Cup Concerns
Former USMNT player Alexi Lalas has voiced strong opinions, calling US players who cite World Cup pressure "whiners." He also expressed his apprehension about England potentially winning the World Cup on American soil during the nation's 250th birthday.
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Alexi Lalas dreading thought England could win World Cup on America's 250th birthday: 'Cannot have that'
Alexi Lalas says he hopes "anybody but England" wins the 2026 FIFA World Cup, while his Fox Sports colleague Rebecca Lowe is willing to bet her home country will bring it home.
Read full article →Alexi Lalas says US players citing World Cup pressure are a 'bunch of whiners'
Alexi Lalas doesn't want to hear U.S. players citing pressure ahead of playing in a World Cup at home and says Christian Pulisic, the top American, is “never going to be the leader.” Lalas, 55, played for the U.S. when it hosted the 1994 World Cup and has been Fox's top soccer analyst since late 2014.
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