# First Touch '26 World Cup Daily Show: Morocco, France Advance as Brazil, Mexico & England Take Center Stage

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Podcast: [First Touch '26 World Cup Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/kickback-26-7606085)
Published: 2026-07-05T15:31:00+00:00
Episode link: https://kickbacksoccer.com/
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Duration seconds: 5266

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Morocco and France punched their tickets to the World Cup quarterfinals. David Gass, Eric Krakauer and Matt Doyle break down both Round of 16 matches before looking ahead to Sunday's blockbuster showdowns between Brazil and Norway and Mexico and England. The trio also gives their picks for the Golden Ball, Golden Glove, the Best Young Player and the best defender of the tournament. 0:00 Intro 2:49 World Cup Award Winner Picks 31:04 Morocco Gets Past Canada 53:57 France Survives Paraguay 1:08:16 Brazil Takes On Norway 1:18:55 Mexico Battles England

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