Alexi Lalas doesn't want to hear about Team USA pressure during home World Cup: 'Cry me a river'
Alexi Lalas expressed his views on the pressure faced by the U.S. men's national soccer team ahead of the 2026 World Cup. He believes that the team has the talent and resources to succeed and criticized any complaints about pressure as unwarranted. Lalas emphasized that this generation of players should be expected to perform well on home soil.
- ▪Alexi Lalas is a former U.S. soccer player and a prominent commentator.
- ▪He stated that players complaining about pressure have already lost.
- ▪Lalas believes the current U.S. team is equipped to achieve something special.
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The World Cup Alexi Lalas doesn't want to hear about Team USA pressure during home World Cup: 'Cry me a river' Lalas and other former US players believe this group has the opportunity to do something special this summer By Scott Thompson Fox News Published May 21, 2026 7:08pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Alexi Lalas previews 2026 FIFA World Cup, 'Summer of '94' film U.S. Soccer legend Alexi Lalas joins 'Fox & Friends' to discuss the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup, hosted by the U.S., Mexico, and Canada. Lalas highlights the event's cultural significance and reflects on the 1994 US World Cup team.
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