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  1. 4. The process by which national teams earn a place in the tournament.
  2. 6. Enthusiastic supporters who cheer for their favorite teams.
  3. 7. A player responsible for guarding the team's goal and preventing the opposing team from scoring.
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  1. 1. An offensive player positioned to score goals and create scoring opportunities for their teamMatches: The individual games played between teams in the tournament.
  2. 2. The initial stage of the World Cup where teams are divided into groups for round-robin matches.
  3. 3. The country selected to organize and host the World Cup.
  4. 5. The ultimate match to determine the World Cup champion.
  5. 7. The points scored by teams when the ball crosses the opponent's goal line.