# World Cup Expectations, Rosters and Favorites - Ep. 15 First Touch Weekly Presented by Soccer.com

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Podcast: [First Touch '26 World Cup Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/kickback-26-7606085)
Published: 2026-05-28T10:00:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 1720

## Resource

Susannah Fuller and David Gass break down the expanded World Cup format, the pressure facing some of the tournament favorites, and the teams generating the most intrigue heading into the summer. From the USMNT roster reveal and Jesse Marsch’s new Canada deal to France’s loaded squad, Brazil’s expectations under Carlo Ancelotti, Colombia’s top-heavy roster, and the group stage matches they can’t wait to watch, there’s no shortage of storylines as the countdown to the World Cup continues. 0:00 Scott McTominay, Jesse Marsch & USMNT Roster News 9:41 The Expanded World Cup Effect 13:27 France Looks Loaded, Colombia’s Top-Heavy Squad 18:02 Biggest World Cup Snubs 20:30 Teams Under Pressure & Crash Outs 25:15 Must-Watch Group Stage Matches

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