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Alexi Lalas Calls James Corden Vulgar Name on Live World Cup 2026 Broadcast
The remark came after an ad for Corden’s new World Cup after-show, leaving Rebecca Lowe and the Fox panel stunned.
- On Friday, Fox Sports analyst Alexi Lalas stunned his co-panelists during live World Cup coverage by using a profane British insult to describe comedian James Corden.
- The awkward exchange followed a promotional advertisement for Corden's new show, FOX After Hours, which Lalas justified by claiming the presenter looked 'all dressed up and ready to go.'
- A 'full kit w*****' is British football slang mocking adults who wear a complete professional uniform despite not playing, a term Lalas asked his colleagues about before using.
- Presenter Rebecca Lowe quickly recovered by joking, 'Okay, lucky we're on American TV,' while fellow pundits Thierry Henry and Zlatan Ibrahimovic appeared stunned as the clip went viral.
- Throughout the tournament, Corden's nightly show—featuring Rio Ferdinand and Ian Karmel—continues airing until July 15, maintaining the broadcaster's World Cup coverage schedule.
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Alexi Lalas Shocks Fellow World Cup Pundits With On-Air ‘Wanker’ Jab at James Corden
Alexi Lalas shocked his fellow World Cup pundits with a vulgar jab at James Corden during their pre-opening ceremony coverage. The New England Revolution star blasted the former “Late Late Show” host as a “wanker” after fellow presenter Rebecca Lowe brought up Corden’s recent FIFA World Cup bit for Fox Sports. “Can we talk about James Corden for a second?” Lowe said, seemingly attempting to line up a plug for Corden’s appearance on “FIFA World C…
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Leaning Left9Leaning Right4Center5Last UpdatedBias Distribution50% Left
Bias Distribution
- 50% of the sources lean Left
50% Left
L 50%
C 28%
R 22%
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