2026 World Cup crossword

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Across
  1. 2. parachuting manager
  2. 4. a suspended sentence
  3. 5. popularised in one host, created by another
  4. 8. most expensive stadium
  5. 9. cult English hero
  6. 11. known for his in-game management
  7. 14. golden boot, bronze ball
  8. 16. blue drink scores against Germany
  9. 17. a silvery last dance
  10. 18. youthful defender who excelled
  11. 20. a host in new frontiers
  12. 23. everyone's second favourite team
Down
  1. 1. Of "Paraguay number ten!" fame
  2. 3. not afforded knockout games
  3. 5. the end of Scottish profligacy
  4. 6. best performing South Koreans of the summer
  5. 7. failed to tame three lions
  6. 10. hired on LinkedIn
  7. 12. a quarterly review
  8. 13. coldest stadium
  9. 15. heavy weather
  10. 19. scored in every game, lost every game
  11. 21. the most prolific venue
  12. 22. rowing into the quarter finals