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

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

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

First Touch Dispatch Presented by Soccer.com | Ep. 4

On this week's edition of First Touch Dispatch, we dive into the latest news surrounding the World Cup. Iran has officially moved their basecamp to Mexico, Messi has an injury scare, and the USMNT roster is now OFFICIALLY announced. 0:36 Iran Base Camp Relocation 1:58 Spain Roster Backlash 3:23 Messi Injury Scare 5:11 AC Milan, Juventus and the Italian National Team 6:16 England's Pre-Tournament Players 8:06 A Closer Look - USMNT Roster 11:56 One For The Road - Kochen + Rick

First Touch '26 - Bosnia and Herzegovina

Bosnia and Herzegovina returns to the World Cup with one of international soccer’s most emotional national team stories. We explore the country’s complex football history, the memories of Bosnia’s first World Cup appearance in 2014, and the dramatic road back to the global stage fueled by one of soccer’s most passionate fanbases, Bosnian icon Edin Džeko, and a new generation featuring Esmir Bajraktarević.

First Touch ’26 - Sweden

Sweden returns to the World Cup with a history bigger than many realize and a new generation trying to add to it. We break down the Blue and Yellow’s controversial road to 2026, Graham Potter’s influence, Lukas Bergvall’s emergence, and the enduring impact of Zlatan Ibrahimović on Swedish football.

Left Off the Roster - Ep. 14 First Touch Weekly Presented by Soccer.com

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