World Cup pundit makes expletive-filled James Corden insult during Fox News coverage

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13 Jun 2026 • 2:33 AM MYT
The Independent
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World Cup pundit makes expletive-filled James Corden insult during Fox News coverage

  • During Fox's World Cup coverage on Friday, analyst Alexi Lalas used the British slang term "full kit w*****" to describe James Corden after an advertisement for Corden's "After Hours" show played.
  • The remark, made after presenter Rebecca Lowe asked for thoughts on Corden, stunned Lowe and fellow panelists Thierry Henry and Zlatan Ibrahimović.
  • Rebecca Lowe noted the profanity of the term, especially on British television, indicating its strong negative connotation.
  • The British slang "full kit w*****" refers to an adult who wears a complete professional soccer uniform, including jersey, shorts, and socks, when not actually playing.
  • Viewers on social media platform X quickly reacted to Lalas's comment, with some understanding the insult and others misinterpreting the specific phrasing.

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