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Left Off the Roster - Ep. 14 First Touch Weekly Presented by Soccer.com
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- May 21, 2026
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- 1147
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Summary
World Cup roster season is here, bringing dream call-ups and heartbreaking omissions for players around the globe. Susannah Fuller discusses some of the notable snubs ahead of 2026 and the most memorable roster announcement videos so far. Then David Gass dives into the difficult reality of missing out on soccer’s biggest stage as former U.S. international and current LA Galaxy head coach Greg Vanney shares his own experience of falling short of a World Cup roster. 0:00 World Cup roster drama & biggest snubs 3:09 The best World Cup roster reveal videos 6:04 The heartbreak of missing out 17:38 Roberto Lopez’s Cape Verde send-off