'That's a Problem'- Lalas Questions Tyler Adams' USMNT Future

Although the 2026 World Cup Final is a year away, fans of many national teams are already thinking about how their team should line up during the tournament next summer. This includes USMNT fans and legends, who believe the team has a chance to make an impact.

The USMNT is under pressure as they did not win the 2025 Gold Cup, a tournament they are expected to win. This summer, Mauricio Pochettino did not call up a squad with players expected to play in the 2026 World Cup.

A couple of players have impressed in order to be called up for the final roster for next summer's big tournament. Former USMNT player Alexi Lalas gave his preferred starting XI for the 2026 World Cup after what he saw from the Gold Cup.

Among the big names in his starting lineup is Tyler Adams, who played in the Gold Cup but did not impress the USMNT legend as before.

The Bournemouth midfielder is expected to be on the roster for the World Cup, but to Lalas, a starting position is not guaranteed at the moment.

Alexi Lalas on Tyler Adams

When Lalas picked his opinion's best starting XI in the USMNT, he included Adams in the midfield, but he has his eyes on other players for that position. He mentioned that Adams' performance at the Gold Cup is worrying if it continues towards the World Cup.

Alexi Lalas: "If Tyler Adams is the same player that we saw in this Gold Cup come the World Cup, that is a problem. For us as a team and that's a problem for Tyler Adams. As a matter of fact, I'm not sure you start him."