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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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- Jun 28, 2026
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- 3851
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Summary
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