Soccer and the World Cup

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  1. 3. Of these cities which is not a host for the 2026 World Cup - Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Kansas City
  2. 5. The ___________ of a regulation FIFA soccer ball is approximately 8.6 to 9 inches (22 to 23 cm)
  3. 7. United States Men's National Team (abrev.)
  4. 10. Type of "kick" when ball that defender touches last crosses the goal line but is not a goal
  5. 11. The normal surface of play for FIFA matches
  6. 12. Name for soccer field
  7. 14. Number of USA World Cup championships
  8. 16. Total players allowed on field for one team
  9. 17. Only player to win World Cup three times
  10. 18. All-time top goal scorer in World Cup history
  11. 19. Led Florida Gators women's soccer to first NCAA Division I Championship
  12. 20. Regulation time of soccer match in minutes
  13. 21. ________ area or "18 yard box" where goalkeeper may use hands to play ball
  14. 23. Height in feet of soccer goal
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  1. 1. Get one of these from referee and you are out of the match!
  2. 2. What soccer is called in the UK
  3. 4. Morocco, Spain, and _____ will serve as the primary hosts for FIFA 2030 World Cup
  4. 6. Game _____________. What two yellow cards will get you
  5. 8. Country with most World Cup championships
  6. 9. Reigning World Cup Champions
  7. 13. FIFA stands for the _______ Internationale de Football Association
  8. 15. __________ kick. Result of hand ball in 18 yard box
  9. 22. Official manufacturer of World Cup soccer balls