Thierry Henry, Zlatan Ibrahimović Moved After FOX Colleague Alexi Lalas Gets Emotional During US National Anthem

Jun 15, 2026 · 4:22 AM UTC ·2 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 41 views

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Alexi Lalas, a FOX Sports analyst and former USMNT player, became emotional during the national anthem before the United States' opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. His reaction was highlighted by fellow FOX colleagues Thierry Henry and Zlatan Ibrahimović, who each praised the display of patriotism. The USMNT subsequently defeated Paraguay 4-1 in the match.

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▪Alexi Lalas shed tears while the national anthem was performed before the USMNT's opening game of the 2026 World Cup.
▪Thierry Henry commented on Lalas' emotional response, calling it outstanding during a post‑game broadcast.
▪Zlatan Ibrahimović echoed Henry's sentiments, saying Lalas' reaction made him emotional as well.
▪The United States defeated Paraguay 4-1 in the opening match of the tournament.

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▪ Thierry Henry and Zlatan Ibrahimović get emotional watching FOX coworker Alexi Lalas react to National Anthem — Fox News — Latest

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Editorial Thierry Henry, Zlatan Ibrahimović Moved After FOX Colleague Alexi Lalas Gets Emotional During US National Anthem BLOG (Photo by Frank Micelotta/Fox Sports via Getty Images) Andrew Powell Sports Reporter June 15, 2026 12:22 AM ET June 15, 2026 12:22 AM ET Andrew Powell Sports Reporter Font Size: const observer = new MutationObserver((mutations) => { const adDivToHide = document.querySelector("#dailycaller_incontent_1"); if (adDivToHide && dc_noads_page) { adDivToHide.classList.add("hide-premium", "hide-free"); observer.disconnect(); console.log("Ad div found and hidden"); } }); observer.observe(document.body, { childList: true, subtree: true }); American pride is at a peak right now, you gotta love it.

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