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Zlatan Quips ‘America, You’re Welcome’ Lalas Covers 2-0 US Win

6/20/2026

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Zlatan Welcomes

Zlatan Ibrahimovic replied “Who?” then delivered “America, you’re welcome” on June 19, 2026, prompting studio laughter.
Rebecca Lowe announced that Alexi Lalas left the desk to cover United States Group D match against Australia.
Alexi Lalas traveled to Seattle Stadium, joining Rob Stone, Carli Lloyd and Clint Dempsey for reporting.
The United States beat Australia 2-0, advancing to the round of 32 while Lalas’s studio return remained unscheduled.

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Zlatan Takes Test

Zlatan Ibrahimovic took a lie-detector test by Fox Sports during his World Cup studio recruitment.
On June 19, 2026, Rebecca Lowe said on Dan Patrick Show that the mix – herself, Thierry Henry, Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Alexi Lalas – respects each other despite spats.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic said Alexi Lalas put pressure on U.S. team after its 4-1 win over Paraguay, rebuking Lalas and Landon Donovan’s criticism of France’s performance alongside Thierry Henry.

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Zlatan Welcomes

Zlatan Ibrahimovic replied “Who?” then delivered “America, you’re welcome” on June 19, 2026, prompting studio laughter.
Rebecca Lowe announced that Alexi Lalas left the desk to cover United States Group D match against Australia.
Alexi Lalas traveled to Seattle Stadium, joining Rob Stone, Carli Lloyd and Clint Dempsey for reporting.
The United States beat Australia 2-0, advancing to the round of 32 while Lalas’s studio return remained unscheduled.

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