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First Touch Dispatch Presented by Soccer.com | Ep. 5
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
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