First Touch '26 World Cup Daily Show: Ronaldo Delivers, England Stumbles & Canada, Brazil, Morocco Chase Knockout Spots

First Touch '26 World Cup Daily Show: Ronaldo Delivers, England Stumbles & Canada, Brazil, Morocco Chase Knockout Spots

Author: Kickback Soccer Media June 24, 2026 Duration: 1:17:59

Cristiano Ronaldo makes more history, England falls flat and Croatia keeps its World Cup hopes alive. David Gass, Jordan Angeli and Michele Giannone break down the biggest stories from Matchday 13 before previewing a decisive day of simultaneous group finales. Canada faces a win-and-in showdown with Switzerland, Brazil and Morocco battle for Group C positioning, and the race for second place behind Mexico goes down to the final matchday.

0:00 Intro

4:10 How Teams Advance & Knockout Projections

18:58 Portugal, Ronaldo Roll Past Uzbekistan

23:40 Colombia Defeats DR Congo

33:30 England Frustrated by Ghana

42:39 Croatia Keeps Hopes Alive vs. Panama

46:11 Canada vs. Switzerland: Win and In?

58:41 Brazil and Morocco Battle for Group C

1:05:00 Mexico Wraps Up Group A Play

1:11:16 South Korea vs. South Africa Preview


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