FUEL the Fun: World Cup Crossword

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Across
  1. 2. Defensive action to stop progress
  2. 3. Where a striker hopes to land the ball
  3. 5. GOAL Sudden-death scoring opportunity (historical rule)
  4. 10. Review system used in big matches
  5. 12. Small object kicked during play
  6. 13. TIME Match interruption due to injury
  7. 14. A team working together
  8. 15. Organization that runs the World Cup
  9. 18. Official signal heard on the field
  10. 20. TIME Extra period if the game is tied
  11. 21. Attempt to score on goal
  12. 23. SOCCER Brazil’s famous football legacy
  13. 24. Footwear worn on the pitch
  14. 26. Fans cheer for their favorite
  15. 30. Portuguese star Cristiano
  16. 32. Moving the ball between teammates
  17. 34. Fans create this loud atmosphere
  18. 36. Kick awarded for a foul in the box
  19. 38. GUARDS Protective gear for legs
  20. 39. Trophy awarded to the winner
Down
  1. 1. Final match of the tournament
  2. 2. Team’s ultimate objective
  3. 4. LINE Line that determines offsides
  4. 6. Rule that prevents cherry-picking
  5. 7. Skillful control while moving
  6. 8. STAGE First stage of the tournament
  7. 9. CARD Color sometimes shown for a foul
  8. 11. Person enforcing the rules
  9. 14. Attempt to score on goal
  10. 16. A “perfect pass,” informally
  11. 17. Argentine superstar Lionel
  12. 19. The “beautiful game,” nickname for soccer
  13. 22. It might be red, but you don’t want it
  14. 25. Country that won in 2022
  15. 27. To move the ball forward quickly
  16. 28. What players try to score
  17. 29. Sport played in the World Cup
  18. 31. French phenom Kylian
  19. 33. Large venue for matches
  20. 35. TRICK Fancy way to score three goals
  21. 37. Strategic formation like 4-4-2