Sooz and David are here to ring in the new year! The World Cup will be the biggest soccer event in the world in 2026 but the Committee aims to pull back and see the wider scope of soccer locally and abroad from the leap until the end of 2026, complete with specific dates. From pre-season at Coachella Valley on Feb. 7th, through the World Cup’s kickoff on June 11th, to the NWSL Championship and U-17 World Cup in November, the Committee reviews it all to kick off the new year in the sport.Listen to First Touch ’26 Capsule Podcasts to prepare for the 2026 World Cup: https://linktr.ee/firsttouchksmSubscribe to The Kickback Minutes here: https://kickbacksoccer.com/03:44 - Coachella Valley Invitational 07:54 - Season Kickoffs16:57 - CONCACAF Champions Cup19:17 - FIFA World Cup Intercontinental Playoffs22:36 - UEFA Champions League25:20 - 2026 World Cup34:02 - US League Breaks and Post-Season 38:32 - Ballon D’or 40:57 - U20 & U17 Men’s and Women’s World Cup42:24 - Closer

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