CC Crossword (FIFA World Cup Edition)

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Across
  1. 3. The official supplier of World Cup match balls since 1970
  2. 8. The playing surface required by FIFA instead of artificial turf during the World Cup
  3. 9. The format of the 2026 World Cup increasing to 48 teams
  4. 13. Group stage matches must be played at the same time to ensure fairness
  5. 14. The stadium that will host its third World Cup in 2026
  6. 15. The stage following the group phase where teams are eliminated after one loss
  7. 16. The African team that reached the semi-finals in 2022
  8. 17. The player who scored a hat-trick in the 2022 World Cup final despite losing
  9. 18. The stadium selected to host the 2026 World Cup Final
Down
  1. 1. The organization that governs and organizes the World Cup
  2. 2. The match that determines the World Cup champion
  3. 4. The Asian team that reached the semi-finals in 2002
  4. 5. The country hosting the majority of matches in the 2026 World Cup
  5. 6. One of the North American host countries for 2026
  6. 7. The ocean bordering several 2026 host cities like Los Angeles and Vancouver
  7. 10. The defending World Cup champion after winning the 2022 tournament
  8. 11. The nickname of the Mexican national team
  9. 12. The Asian team known for consistently reaching the knockout stage
  10. 16. The Argentina captain who won the 2022 World Cup and the only player to win the FIFA World Cup Golden Ball twice