World Cup Storylines We Can't Wait to Watch - Ep. 16 First Touch Weekly Presented by Soccer.com
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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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