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First Touch '26 World Cup Daily Show: Canada Begins Knockouts, Colombia Tops Portugal & Round of 32 Is Here
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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