FIFA WORLD CUP

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  1. 4. How often the FIFA World Cup is held, in years.
  2. 6. FIFA stands for International Federation of ___ Football.
  3. 7. The number of players in a football team on the pitch.
  4. 10. The 2022 World Cup winner country.
  5. 12. The expanded total number of national teams competing in the 2026 edition, up from 32.
  6. 14. The most successful nation in World Cup history, holding a record five championship titles.
  7. 15. The first African nation to reach a World Cup semi-final.
  8. 16. The card shown for serious foul play.
  9. 17. The Argentine maestro responsible for the controversial "Hand of God" goal against England in 1986.
  10. 18. The card shown as a warning.
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  1. 1. The Argentine legend who became the first player to win two individual Golden Ball awards.
  2. 2. Tie-breaking penalty contest held to find a winner when a game remains tied after extra time.
  3. 3. 1998 host and 2018 FIFA World Cup winners.
  4. 5. A player used to replace another on the pitch during a match.
  5. 7. The continent hosting most World Cups.
  6. 8. The video assistant referee system used to review game-changing incidents like goals, red cards, and penalties.
  7. 9. The achievement of scoring three goals in a single game.
  8. 11. The German striker who holds the record for the most all-time World Cup goals with 16.
  9. 13. An illegal infraction called when a non-goalkeeper intentionally makes contact with the ball using their arm or hand.
  10. 16. A match official who enforces rules.