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First Touch '26 World Cup Daily Show: USMNT Advance, Brazil Injury Concern & Paraguay's 10-Man Win Jun 20, 2026

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The United States is through to the knockout rounds of the 2026 FIFA World Cup! David Gass and Michele Giannone are back to discuss Alex Freeman’s breakout performance and look ahead to the USA’s last group game and beyond. Plus, Paraguay earns a dramatic victory despite playing down a man, Türkiye faces mounting frustration, Morocco holds off Scotland, Brazil cruises to another win, and Sweden strengthens its position in Group C. The guys also look ahead to key Matchday 11 matchups, including Germany vs. Ivory Coast and Ecuador's must-win showdown with Curaçao.

0:00 Intro

2:06 USMNT Clinches Group D

12:30 Alex Freeman's Breakout

18:00 Pochettino's Lineup Decisions & Future

22:48 Paraguay Wins Despite Red Card

29:56 Türkiye's World Cup Frustration

36:27 What's Next for Australia and Paraguay?

39:24 Morocco Survives Scotland Test

43:04 Brazil Wins, But Raphinha Concern Looms

48:05 The World Cup's Physical Demands

50:12 Sweden vs. Netherlands Breakdown

55:11 Tunisia and Japan Wrap Up Matchday 10

57:45 Germany vs. Ivory Coast Preview

1:01:52 Ecuador's Must-Win Against Curaçao

USMNT v Australia World Cup Postgame Show Presented By Soccer.com Jun 19, 2026

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The United States is through to the knockout rounds of the 2026 FIFA World Cup! David Gass, Michele Giannone and Matt Doyle react to the USMNT's 2-0 win over Australia, discuss Mauricio Pochettino's impact on the program, break down big performances from Alex Freeman, Weston McKennie and Tyler Adams, and examine what Christian Pulisic's absence revealed about the depth of this squad. Plus, the crew debates just how far this U.S. team can go at the World Cup.

First Touch '26 World Cup Daily Show: USA vs Australia, Mexico Clinches Knockout Spot & Canada's Historic Win Jun 19, 2026

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It’s all about Concacaf at the 2026 FIFA World Cup today. David Gass, Michele Giannone and Matt Doyle break down Mexico securing a spot in the knockout round with a win over South Korea and Canada's historic 6-0 victory over Qatar behind a Jonathan David hat trick. Then the crew previews a pivotal Group D showdown as the United States takes on Australia in Seattle with major knockout-round implications. Plus, a look at the other games today including Scotland vs. Morocco, Brazil under pressure against Haiti, and Türkiye vs. Paraguay.

0:00 Intro

4:08 3 Big Things

12:41 Mexico Advances Against South Korea

25:56 Canada Drops Six on Qatar

36:00 Johan Manzambi and the Group B Outlook

39:32 Golden Boot Race Update

42:40 USMNT vs. Australia in Seattle

54:40 Favorite USMNT Kits of All Time

1:00:05 Scotland vs. Morocco Showdown

1:05:19 Brazil Under Pressure vs. Haiti

1:10:25 Türkiye vs. Paraguay Clash

First Touch '26 World Cup Daily Show: England Impress, Portugal Stumble & Mexico Looks Ahead Jun 18, 2026

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Matchday 1 is complete, and Michele Giannone and Matt Doyle play a round of Buy or Sell on the biggest teams, players and storylines from the 2026 FIFA World Cup. They break down England's statement win behind Harry Kane, Portugal's frustrating draw with DR Congo, Panama's disappointing start and Colombia's victory over Uzbekistan. The duo also checks in on Christian Pulisic and the latest from USMNT camp before looking ahead to pivotal second matches for Canada and Mexico, with Edson Álvarez, Gilberto Mora and El Tri aiming to take another step toward the knockout rounds.

0:00 Intro + Buy or Sell: England, France & Ronaldo

12:50 DR Congo Earn Historic Point, Portugal Frustrate

20:14 Harry Kane Leads England's Statement Win

29:23 Panama's Disappointing Start

34:44 Colombia Gets the Job Done

45:22 Christian Pulisic and the USMNT Update

52:04 Czechia-South Africa & Switzerland-Bosnia Preview

55:13 Canada Hosts Qatar at BC Place

59:19 Mexico, Edson Álvarez & Gilberto Mora

1:06:40 The Tournament's Biggest Tactical Trends

U.S. Soccerwise: USMNT vs. Australia Preview presented by Soccer.com Jun 17, 2026

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The USMNT opened the 2026 FIFA World Cup with an emphatic win over Paraguay, but a much tougher challenge awaits against Australia.

David Gass and Matt Doyle break down what made the U.S. performance against Paraguay so convincing, whether that level can be replicated against stronger opposition, and how the Americans match up with the Socceroos. The guys discuss Australia's impressive win over Turkey, the threat posed by Nestory Irankunda and Australia's transition attack, Christian Pulisic's fitness, lineup questions, tactical adjustments, and what could be one of the best atmospheres of the tournament in Seattle.

0:00 Intro

2:47 Revisiting Paraguay: The Performance, Process & Opportunity

11:17 Breaking Down Australia's Win Over Turkey & The Matchup

18:17 USMNT vs. Australia Tactical Battles

21:45 USMNT Starting XI & Christian Pulisic Update

24:32 Game Management, Tyler Adams & In-Game Adjustments

29:19 Group Scenarios, Seattle Atmosphere & What's at Stake

31:40 Australia's Underdog Mentality & Final Thoughts

First Touch '26 World Cup Daily Show: Haaland, Mbappe, Messi Goals Galore, England and Croatia Face Off Jun 17, 2026

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Day 6 dazzled at the 2026 FIFA World Cup as the stars took center stage. Susannah Fuller, David Gass and Matt Doyle break down Kylian Mbappé's record-breaking performance for France, Erling Haaland's standout World Cup debut for Norway and another milestone moment from Lionel Messi as Argentina opened its campaign. Then the crew looks ahead to another huge day of action, including England and Harry Kane's showdown with Croatia, Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal's tournament debut, Colombia's clash with Uzbekistan and what Cyle Larin's role could mean for Canada moving forward.

0:00 Three Big Things

8:47 Mbappé Breaks Another Record

19:01 Haaland's World Cup Arrival

27:24 Messi Hits Another Milestone

37:00 Jordan Pushes Austria to the Limit

43:05 Golden Boot Race Update

46:33 What Is Cyle Larin's Role for Canada?

50:14 Portugal and Ronaldo Against DR Congo

56:54 England vs. Croatia Preview

1:05:07 Ghana and Panama Meet in Toronto

1:07:56 Colombia Faces Uzbekistan

1:13:25 Closing Thoughts

Believing in the Utah Royals w/ Head Coach Jimmy Coenraets Jun 16, 2026

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David Gass welcomes Utah Royals head coach Jimmy Coenraets to the show today! The Royals are 2nd in the NWSL table at the summer break and lined up as a contender for the NWSL Shield. Gass and Coenraets chat about maintaining belief as the team was being built, recruitment strategy, the changes European coaches experience when moving to the NWSL and how Utah will approach the 2nd half of the NWSL season.

00:34 - Managing emotions as the Royals are gelling as a cohesive and winning team

01:38 - Managing the belief that Utah will get there one day in past seasons

03:48 - Biggest differences experienced between the Belgian League and the NWSL

07:06 - The impacts of Narumi Miura and Ana Tejada

10:27 - Building the new attacking core

12:03 - Activities during the extended summer break

15:11 - Player recruiting strategy in the NWSL

17:45 - Utah’s development pipeline

21:40 - Setting goals for the 2nd half of the NWSL season

First Touch '26 World Cup Daily Show: Iranian World Cup Opener, Messi & Mbappe Begin & More Jun 16, 2026

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Cape Verde delivers the shock of the 2026 World Cup by taking points off Spain, while Belgium and Egypt share the spoils and Saudi Arabia frustrates Uruguay and New Zealand and Iran with a wild match to cap off the night. Susannah Fuller, Matt Doyle and David Gass break it all down from a day of draws at the World Cup.

Attention turns to France and Argentina as two of the tournament favorites begin their World Cup campaigns. Will France vs. Senegal deliver? Can Erling Haaland lead Norway on the game's biggest stage? And after one of the most remarkable qualifying journeys in recent memory, Iraq finally gets its World Cup moment.

Plus, a stop in Lawrence, Kansas, Doyle's tactical breakdown on Lionel Messi and a discussion about who replaces César Montes at center back for Mexico.

0:00 Intro

2:15 Three Big Things

5:53 Tunisia Hires Hervé Renard & England Injury News

13:23 Cape Verde Stuns Spain

19:40 Saudi Arabia Frustrates Uruguay

25:55 Lukaku Rescues Belgium Against Egypt

32:10 Iran vs. New Zealand Delivers MLS After Dark Vibes

39:00 Algeria Finds a Home in Kansas

47:05 Who Replaces César Montes for Mexico?

49:50 South Korea's Hot Mic Controversy

52:05 France vs. Senegal Preview

56:29 Erling Haaland's World Cup Debut

1:00:12 Doyle’s Tactics Session: Argentina’s Messi System

1:02:30 Argentina Opens Against Algeria

1:05:18 Austria vs. Jordan Nightcap

1:07:17 Cape Verde’s GOAT Celebration

First Touch '26 World Cup Daily Show: Tunisia Fires Coach, Japan-Netherlands Thriller & England Preview Jun 15, 2026

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Day 5 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup delivered more drama as Tunisia fired its coach, Japan and the Netherlands played one of the matches of the tournament and Germany put seven past Curaçao. Susannah Fuller and David Gass break down all the action from Groups E and F, including Sweden's red-hot attack and Ivory Coast's late win over Ecuador. Then Flo Lloyd-Hughes (The Cutback) joins the show to discuss the tournament so far, England's outlook, Harry Kane and the day's upcoming matches, including Spain vs. Cape Verde, Belgium vs. Egypt, Uruguay vs. Saudi Arabia and Iran vs. New Zealand.

0:00 Intro

2:28 Three Big Things

7:39 Breaking News: Tunisia Fires Coach

13:12 Gyökeres-Isak Partnership Powers Sweden

18:11 Germany Scores Seven, Curaçao Gets Its Moment

23:43 Japan and Netherlands Deliver a Classic

30:18 Ivory Coast Strikes Late

36:49 Top 5 Kit Matchups

48:38 Flo Lloyd-Hughes on England, Harry Kane and the World Cup

1:06:46 Mexico's Unofficial Mascot: Merlin

1:08:41 Uruguay Faces Saudi Arabia

1:11:44 Spain Enters the Tournament

1:14:28 Belgium Meets Egypt

1:19:09 New Zealand Faces a Big Challenge

First Touch ’26 World Cup Daily Show: World Cup Fever Builds Jun 14, 2026

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Day 4 of the World Cup here we go. Susannah Fuller, David Gass and Matt Doyle break down Qatar's dramatic draw with Switzerland, Brazil and Morocco's heavyweight showdown, Scotland's first World Cup win in 28 years and Australia's statement victory over Turkiye led by Nestory Irankunda. Plus, Doyle reacts to the USMNT's opening win and looks ahead to Game 2 as the crew previews Germany vs. Curaçao, Netherlands vs. Japan, Ivory Coast vs. Ecuador and more from another packed day at the World Cup.

0:00 Gass Celebrates the Knicks

4:46 Three Big Things

10:06 Qatar's Dramatic First World Cup Point

14:11 Brazil-Morocco Lives Up to the Hype

19:06 Scotland's Historic World Cup Win

23:12 Irankunda Sparks Australia Past Turkiye

28:55 Doyle on the USMNT and Game Two

34:04 Can Curaçao Challenge Germany?

37:03 Netherlands Meets Japan

40:04 Ivory Coast-Ecuador Showdown

45:00 Sweden Faces Tunisia

48:48 Merlin the Duck in Mexico City