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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