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First Touch '26 World Cup Podcast

First Touch '26 World Cup Podcast

By: Kickback Soccer Media
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First Touch is the home for World Cup 2026 storytelling and modern soccer coverage guiding fans from the road to the FIFA World Cup 2026 and beyond. From premium podcasts and original series to smart analysis and cultural context, First Touch brings new, emerging, and diehard fans inclusive, American-driven perspectives on the stories shaping the global game, from now, through World Cup 2026, and into soccer’s future.Copyright 2026 Kickback Soccer Media Football (American) Football (Soccer)
Episodes
  • First Touch '26 World Cup Daily Show: Canada Makes History, Brazil Begins Knockout Run & Round of 32 Bracket
    Jun 29 2026

    David Gass, Matt Doyle and Eric Krakauer break down the complete Round of 32 bracket and make their picks for the rest of the FIFA World Cup. They also react to Canada's historic first-ever World Cup knockout win before previewing Monday's Round of 32 matches, including Brazil vs. Japan, Germany vs. Paraguay and Netherlands vs. Morocco.

    0:00 Intro

    2:54 Round of 32 Bracket Picks

    28:13 Canada's Historic Knockout Win

    47:33 Brazil vs. Japan Preview

    58:02 Germany Against Paraguay Matchup

    1:02:05 Netherlands vs. Morocco Showdown

    1:19:08 Final Thoughts

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    1 hr and 21 mins
  • First Touch '26 World Cup Daily Show: Canada Begins Knockouts, Colombia Tops Portugal & Round of 32 Is Here
    Jun 28 2026

    The 2026 FIFA World Cup knockout stage is here! Michele Giannone and Eric Krakauer break down the final day of the group stage, including Colombia's statement performance to finish ahead of Portugal, the dramatic finish in Group J, Argentina's perfect group stage, and what the completed Round of 32 bracket tells us. Plus, they debate the tournament favorites, preview Canada vs. South Africa, and make their knockout stage predictions.

    0:00 Intro

    1:48 3 Big Things

    5:56 Group J Drama: Algeria & Austria Advance

    11:25 Messi Scores Again, Argentina Finish Perfect

    16:30 Colombia Wins Group K Over Portugal

    26:00 DR Congo’s Historic World Cup Run

    31:00 VAR Controversy: Colombia’s Disallowed Goal

    36:13 Group L Wrap Up, England Advances

    39:15 Round of 32 Bracket & Buy or Sell

    46:40 Golden Boot Race

    49:13 Canada vs. South Africa Preview

    58:10 Final Thoughts & Predictions

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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • First Touch '26 World Cup Daily Show: Cape Verde Makes History & Portugal vs. Colombia Preview
    Jun 27 2026

    The race for the Round of 32 is nearly complete. David Gass, Matt Doyle and Eric Krakauer discuss Cape Verde making history by reaching the knockout stage in its World Cup debut, Senegal keeping its hopes alive, and Norway's outlook heading into the knockout rounds. Then they preview Portugal vs. Colombia and break down the decisive finales in Groups J and L.

    0:00 Intro

    2:16 3 Big Things

    10:19 Belgium & Egypt Advance, Iran Still Alive

    24:44 Cape Verde Makes History, Uruguay Falls Short

    42:41 Senegal Survives, Norway Eyes Knockouts

    50:30 England, Croatia & Ghana: Group L Scenarios

    56:32 Portugal vs. Colombia: Winner Takes Group K?

    1:07:46 Algeria & Austria Battle for Group J Position

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    1 hr and 14 mins
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