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- 1. What fun character represents each World Cup?
- 4. The number of stars on the USA flag?
- 6. Which Brazilian legend won three titles?
- 7. Which host country has the Maple Leaf on its flag?
- 9. The all-time record scorer in FIFA World Cup Tournaments?
- 10. Which host country is famous for mariachi music?
- 11. What is the last match called?
- 13. The total number of host cities?
- 16. Another name for the first match of the tournament?
- 18. Which team has reached the World Cup final three times, but never won?
- 20. What rule keeps attackers fair?
- 27. Who paint faces and wear jerseys to cheer?
- 30. Mexican city with passionate supporters?
- 31. The surname of the President of FIFA?
- 32. Massachusetts city in the 2026 schedule?
- 34. What does a referee blow to start or stop play?
- 36. __________ time is played if a knock-out match ends in a draw after 90 minutes.
- 39. Which Portuguese star scored many, many goals?
- 40. Which country won in 1998 and 2018?
- 42. Who captained Argentina to 2022 glory?
- 44. Which host nation uses Stars and Stripes?
- 45. Which English midfielder bent free kicks?
- 46. What iconic prize do teams chase?
- 47. Pacific Northwest city hosting fans?
- 48. Northern Mexico host city?
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- 2. What comes after scoring a great goal?
- 3. Who head-butted in the 2006 final?
- 5. What type of kick creates high drama?
- 8. What decides tied knockout matches after extra-time?
- 12. Florida city known for sunny beach matches?
- 14. East-coast Canadian city that will host World Cup games?
- 15. What do we call a surprise win?
- 17. Which Argentine legend scored “The Hand of God”?
- 19. Windy City World Cup venue?
- 21. Which nation won the 1966 World Cup?
- 22. Which four-time finalist is known as “Die Mannschaft”?
- 23. Which nation has the most World Cup wins?
- 24. What stage comes right after the group matches?
- 25. What do you call the player who blocks shots?
- 26. What do strikers try to score the most of?
- 28. Canadian west-coast city in the tournament?
- 29. Texas city where World Cup matches will be played?
- 33. Which city hosted matches at Mercedes-Benz Stadium?
- 35. Which type of goal uses the forehead?
- 37. The total number of host countries?
- 38. What Spanish word means “cup”?
- 41. Legendary Mexican stadium returning for 2026 matches?
- 43. Who replaces a tired or injured player on the field?
