{"podcast":{"title":"First Touch | World Soccer","slug":"kickback-26-7606085","podcast_index_feed_id":7606085,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/kickback-26/","website_url":"https://kickbacksoccer.com/","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/eb7c02ff-278b-426c-b8be-4fc6c53c8834/firsttouch-podtile-062326.png","author":"Kickback Soccer Media","episode_count":130,"summary":"First Touch is the American home for the global game, exploring not just what happened, but why it matters. From iconic clubs and legendary rivalries to the cultures, communities, and surprising stories that shape the game, we bring the world's game into sharper focus. We're glad you're here.","last_synced_at":"2026-09-24T22:20:03.563979+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/kickback-26-7606085"},"episode":{"title":"First Touch ’26 - Brazil","slug":"first-touch-26-brazil","published_at":"2025-12-28T21:30:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/kickback-26-7606085/first-touch-26-brazil","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/kickback-26-7606085","url":"https://kickbacksoccer.com/","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/d9aa90fe-d106-4ccc-af7a-dd5b9443e02c.mp3","summary":"Brazil. Five World Cups. One bright yellow jersey that means everything . In this World Cup Capsules episode, David Gass dives into The Seleção —the most decorated nation in World Cup history—and asks the question every fan is thinking: can Brazil finally win a sixth star in 2026? We rewind through the myth and the magic (including the unforgettable 2002 final in Yokohama ) and reckon with the modern reality: a powerhouse that’s too often fallen short, from the heartbreak of 2014’s 7–1 to a run of quarterfinal exits. You’ll hear how Brazil qualified, what’s changed under Carlo Ancelotti , and why this squad, even with their elite talent, still hasn’t consistently looked like a true Brazil team. We also hit the key storylines: Neymar’s uncertain place , the veterans still hanging around, and the young breakout to watch: Estêvão . Plus, a celebration of Ronaldinho as the ultimate symbol of joy, flair, and “ Joga Bonito ,” and a look at how soccer is woven into daily life across Brazil. Brazil land in Group C (Morocco, Scotland, Haiti) . Hype, pressure, expectation—let’s talk about what happens next.","meta_description":"Brazil. Five World Cups. One bright yellow jersey that means everything . In this World Cup Capsules episode, David Gass dives into The Seleção —the most…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1385,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/kickback-26-7606085/episodes/first-touch-26-brazil/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/kickback-26-7606085/first-touch-26-brazil.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}