Inter Miami midfielder Alexander Shaw is the subject of a dual national battle between Colombia and the United States at the Under-20 level. The source confirmed to ESPN that both nations are targeting Shaw for the upcoming 2027 U-20 World Cup. Shaw previously represented the United States youth national team at the 2026 Concacaf U20 Championship, where he helped the USYNT reach the final with a perfect group stage.

He scored in the 5-0 victory over Cuba during the tournament. Colombia has also expressed strong interest, having previously called up Shaw, though Inter Miami declined those requests due to MLS regular season conflicts. Notably, Shaw joined the Colombian national team as a sparring partner under manager Nestor Lorenzo while the squad trained in Miami.

Inter Miami recently signed Shaw to a contract through the end of the 2026 MLS season, with options extending through 2028-29. He has made five appearances this season, including a goal in the 7-1 victory over CF Montreal.