# First Touch '26 World Cup Daily Show: Mbappé Leads France, Mexico Advances & USA's Knockout Test

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Podcast: [First Touch '26 World Cup Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/kickback-26-7606085)
Published: 2026-07-01T15:15:00+00:00
Episode link: https://kickbacksoccer.com/
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## Resource

Another big day at the World Cup is in the books. David Gass and Matt Doyle break down France, Norway and Mexico advancing to the Round of 16 before previewing the USMNT's win-or-go-home clash with Bosnia and Herzegovina. Plus, Tom Bogert joins from USMNT camp with the latest ahead of kickoff. 0:00 Intro 2:45: Mexico explodes at the Azteca 31:43 Haaland finds a late winner 39:33 Mbappe and Olise star for France 45:25 Tom Bogert checks in from USA camp 1:06:32 USA Expectations for tonight 1:15:15 Battle between Belgium & Senegal 1:18:18 Will England meet Mexico at the Azteca?

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