World Cup Countries

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Across
  1. 1. This boot-shaped country has won four Men's World Cups but shockingly failed to qualify in 2018 and 2022.
  2. 4. This European powerhouse has won four Men's World Cups and famously beat Brazil 7-1 in 2014.
  3. 7. This South American nation wears yellow and green and has won the most Men's World Cups (five!).
  4. 8. In 2022, this country made history by becoming the first African team to reach the Men's World Cup semi-finals.
  5. 10. This European country won the Men's World Cup in 2018 and features star player Kylian Mbappé.
  6. 11. The women's team from this North American country has won four World Cups, the most in history.
  7. 13. Lionel Messi finally led this South American country to win the 2022 Men's World Cup.
  8. 14. This European country won the 2023 Women's World Cup after beating England in the final.
  9. 15. The "Lionesses" are the women's team for this country, which is also home to the famous Premier League.
Down
  1. 2. Our trans-Tasman rivals who co-hosted the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup with us.
  2. 3. Our national football teams are the All Whites and the Football Ferns.
  3. 5. This nation hosted the 2010 Men's World Cup, a tournament famous for the loud, buzzing sound of the vuvuzela.
  4. 6. This Asian nation co-hosted the 2002 World Cup and is currently captained by Premier League star Son Heung-min.
  5. 9. This Middle Eastern country hosted the 2022 Men's FIFA World Cup.
  6. 12. This Asian country's teams are known as the "Samurai Blue" and "Nadeshiko", and they won the Women's World Cup in 2011.