Alexi Lalas
Alexi Lalas is a former American soccer player and current sports analyst known for his distinctive red hair and beard. He played as a defender and was a key member of the U.S. Men's National Team during the 1994 FIFA World Cup, where he gained fame for his performances. After retiring from professional soccer, Lalas transitioned into a career in sports media, becoming a prominent commentator and analyst on networks like Fox Soccer. Recently, he has been vocal about his concerns regarding the U.S. Men's National Team's performance and player decisions as they prepare for the 2026 World Cup, emphasizing the need for a positive mindset in the face of challenges.
Born on Jun 01, 1970 (55 years old)
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | 2 | 6.00 | 0.19% | +0% | 38,005,238 | 70,707 | $1,700,000 | 3,163$ |
| Haiti | 1 | 8.00 | 0.33% | +0% | 11,402,533 | 37,508 | $20,000 | 66$ |
| Argentina | 1 | 6.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 45,195,774 | 41,237 | $450,000 | 411$ |
| Colombia | 1 | 8.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 50,882,884 | 46,983 | $350,000 | 323$ |
| Spain | 1 | 5.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 46,754,778 | 43,092 | $1,400,000 | 1,290$ |
| Greece | 1 | 6.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 10,423,054 | 9,476 | $190,000 | 173$ |
| Costa Rica | 1 | 7.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 5,094,118 | 4,598 | $62,000 | 56$ |
| United Kingdom | 1 | 3.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 33,458 | $2,700,000 | 1,331$ |
| Totals | 9 | 275,644,390 | 287,059 | $6,872,000 | 6,813$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Costa Rica:
Alexi Lalas is a former professional player and will co-host the draw.
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United Kingdom:
Alexi Lalas was mentioned for his jingoism during the World Cup draw.
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Canada:
Alexi Lalas and Ronaldo listen as FIFA president Infantino and host Andrés Cantor applaud during the match schedule reveal for the 2026 World Cup.
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Colombia:
Alexi Lalas was among the prominent figures at the World Cup draw event.
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Spain:
Alexi Lalas is a former footballer who participated in the FIFA event.
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Canada:
Alexi Lalas is a former U.S. national team defender turned Fox Sports commentator.
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Argentina:
Alexi Lalas was present at the ceremony alongside other former footballers.
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Greece:
Alexi Lalas referred to Trump as the 'president of soccer'.
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Haiti:
Alexi Lalas will discuss the matchups and provide his unique perspective.
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Taiwan:
Alexi Lalas called for Pochettino’s firing due to the team's struggles.
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