# First Touch Dispatch Presented by Soccer.com | Ep. 5

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Podcast: [First Touch '26 World Cup Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/kickback-26-7606085)
Published: 2026-06-03T12:15:00+00:00
Episode link: https://kickbacksoccer.com/
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Duration seconds: 829

## Resource

On this episode of First Touch Dispatch we give the latest updates on injuries forcing players to withdraw from the tournament, a record breaking counterfeit merchandise bust, and a closer look at the new rules being implemented at the World Cup. All that and more on First Touch Dispatch. 0:42 Injuries to Key Players 2:46 Thomas Partey Ghana Inclusion 4:11 Counterfeit Merchandise Bust 5:39 Field Conditions 8:52 A Closer Look - New Rules 12:54 One For the Road - MLS Players at WC '26

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