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First Touch ’26 - Mexico
Episode 41
Mexico has been the backdrop for some of the World Cup’s most iconic moments—and in 2026, El Tri host the tournament for a record third time, hoping …
5 months ago
First Touch ’26 - South Africa, Featuring: Kiyan Singh & Pitchinvaders
Episode 40
There is so much to love about South Africa’s national team—Bafana Bafana—from the energy on the pitch to the color and spirit in the stands. In this…
5 months ago
First Touch ’26 - Switzerland
Episode 39
In the land of cheese, chocolate, and army knives, soccer is king—and Switzerland has deeper roots in the sport than most people realize. In this Wor…
5 months, 3 weeks ago
First Touch ’26 - Norway
Episode 38
The land of the Vikings is back on the World Cup stage for the first time since 1998—and Norway arrive as one of the tournament’s must-watch darlings…
5 months, 4 weeks ago
First Touch ’26 - Portugal Featuring Eric Kraukaer
Episode 37
A country of just 10 million people, Portugal has produced three Ballon d’Or winners—and in 2026 they might be the best bet to become the next new na…
6 months ago
First Touch ’26 - Brazil
Episode 36
Brazil. Five World Cups. One bright yellow jersey that means everything.
In this World Cup Capsules episode, David Gass dives into The Seleção—the mo…
6 months ago
First Touch ’26 - Colombia
Episode 35
No country rides the emotional roller coaster of the World Cup quite like Colombia. In this World Cup Capsule, David Gass tells the story of Los Cafe…
6 months ago
First Touch ’26 - Morocco
Episode 34
There is no national team program hotter than Morocco right now. In this World Cup Capsule, David Gass dives into how the Atlas Lions went from peren…
6 months, 1 week ago
First Touch ’26 - Algeria Featuring Dean Ammi
Episode 33
Algeria might be best known to casual U.S. fans as the team on the wrong end of Landon Donovan’s “Go Go USA” moment in 2010—but the Fennec Foxes have…
6 months, 1 week ago
First Touch ’26 - Netherlands
Episode 32
The Dutch have perfected and even revolutionized the game—yet somehow, the Netherlands are still the greatest nation never to win a World Cup. Will 2…
6 months, 1 week ago