# First Touch ’26 World Cup Daily Show Opening Day

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Podcast: [First Touch '26 World Cup Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/kickback-26-7606085)
Published: 2026-06-11T15:32:00+00:00
Episode link: https://kickbacksoccer.com/
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## Resource

The day has finally arrived and Susannah Fuller, Matt Doyle and David Gass give you all their fun soccer picks and predictions heading into the 2026 World Cup. They talk a little US and Canada with a special tactical breakdown from Doyle and a special World Cup simulation before the crew previews the first games of the tournament: Mexico against South Africa and a showdown between South Korea and Czechia. 0:00 Intro 4:53 1 Wish for this World Cup 9:36 The Tourney Favorites 15:40 The Dark Horses 22:00 Vibes SC Picks 26:26 Football Manager World Cup simulation 30:15 Talkin’ USMNT 35:57 Canada’s Prospects 40:07 Doyle’s Tactical Segment 43:52 Mexico vs. South Africa 53:15 South Korea vs. Czechia 59:55 Declan Rice Sunburn

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