First Touch Dispatch Presented by Soccer.com | Ep. 5
From Kickback '26 by Kickback Soccer Media
June 3, 2026 · 14 min · Episode 69
About this episode
This episode covers updates on player injuries, a counterfeit merchandise bust, and new World Cup rules.
On this episode of First Touch Dispatch we give the latest updates on injuries forcing players to withdraw from the tournament, a record breaking counterfeit merchandise bust, and a closer look at the new rules being implemented at the World Cup. All that and more on First Touch Dispatch. 0:42 Injuries to Key Players 2:46 Thomas Partey Ghana Inclusion 4:11 Counterfeit Merchandise Bust 5:39 Field Conditions 8:52 A Closer Look - New Rules 12:54 One For the Road - MLS Players at WC '26
Topics covered
- injuries
- counterfeit merchandise
- World Cup rules
- MLS players
- tournament updates
Keywords
- injuries
- counterfeit merchandise
- World Cup
- MLS
- soccer
Sponsors
Soccer.com
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