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Alexi Lalas Calls James Corden 'a Fucking Wanker' on Live FOX Sports Broadcast
The analyst made the remark during a pregame panel discussion hours before the United States men's soccer team faced Paraguay. Social media posts documented the exchange the same day.
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Alexi Lalas used an expletive to describe British comedian James Corden during live pregame coverage of the United States men's soccer team's 2026 World Cup campaign on FOX Sports. The exchange occurred on June 12, 2026, hours before the United States was scheduled to face Paraguay. Lalas appeared on a panel with Thierry Henry, Zlatan Ibrahimović, and presenter Rebecca Lowe.
” referring to the British comedian who was hosting the FIFA World Cup on the FOX After Hours with James Corden show throughout the tournament. Lalas replied in a deadpan tone, “What do you guys call them? ” Thierry Henry’s mouth was agape after the comment.
The remarks circulated on social media the same day. Posts from @AllKindsWeather and @JeffDLowe on June 12, 2026, documented the exchange and viewer reactions. No statement from FOX Sports or Corden was included in the available material.
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