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

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Podcast: [First Touch '26 World Cup Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/kickback-26-7606085)
Published: 2026-06-18T15:30:00+00:00
Episode link: https://kickbacksoccer.com/
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## Resource

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

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