# First Touch '26 World Cup Daily Show: Spain and France Showdown, World Cup Expansion & New Coaches

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Podcast: [First Touch '26 World Cup Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/kickback-26-7606085)
Published: 2026-07-13T17:49:00+00:00
Episode link: https://kickbacksoccer.com/
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Duration seconds: 2908

## Resource

Just four teams remain, David Gass and Michele Giannone preview a blockbuster UEFA showdown as France and Spain battle for a place in the World Cup Final. They also play Buy or Sell, talk about World Cup expansion and coaching changes and rumors in Italy, Germany and Uruguay. 0:00 Intro 2:59 Buy or Sell: England & USMNT 8:52 World Cup Expansion 16:36 Fresh Start for Italy 22:11 Pep Guardiola as a National Team Coach? 27:40 Jürgen Klopp To Take Over Germany 30:56 Diego Forlan To Lead Uruguay? 34:25 France vs. Spain Preview & Predictions 44:38 Closing Thoughts

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