# World Cup Storylines We Can't Wait to Watch - Ep. 16 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: 2026-06-04T10:00:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 2052

## Resource

David Gass is joined by Ryan Hunn and Musa Okwonga from Stadio to discuss what has them most excited as the World Cup approaches. The crew shares the players, teams, matches and moments they'll be watching throughout the month, from Mexico's opportunity on home soil and Brazil under Carlo Ancelotti to the stars who could define this tournament and shape the next decade of the game. 0:00 Welcome & France-Senegal Showdown 3:17 Mexico's Opportunity on Home Soil 10:41 World Cup Dreamers and Cinderella Runs 14:46 James Rodríguez, Colombia & World Cup Magic 17:17 The Stars of the Next Decade 22:34 Brazil Under Ancelotti 30:00 Why You Have to Watch the Boring Games

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