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- 4. How often the FIFA World Cup is held, in years.
- 6. FIFA stands for International Federation of ___ Football.
- 7. The number of players in a football team on the pitch.
- 10. The 2022 World Cup winner country.
- 12. The expanded total number of national teams competing in the 2026 edition, up from 32.
- 14. The most successful nation in World Cup history, holding a record five championship titles.
- 15. The first African nation to reach a World Cup semi-final.
- 16. The card shown for serious foul play.
- 17. The Argentine maestro responsible for the controversial "Hand of God" goal against England in 1986.
- 18. The card shown as a warning.
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- 1. The Argentine legend who became the first player to win two individual Golden Ball awards.
- 2. Tie-breaking penalty contest held to find a winner when a game remains tied after extra time.
- 3. 1998 host and 2018 FIFA World Cup winners.
- 5. A player used to replace another on the pitch during a match.
- 7. The continent hosting most World Cups.
- 8. The video assistant referee system used to review game-changing incidents like goals, red cards, and penalties.
- 9. The achievement of scoring three goals in a single game.
- 11. The German striker who holds the record for the most all-time World Cup goals with 16.
- 13. An illegal infraction called when a non-goalkeeper intentionally makes contact with the ball using their arm or hand.
- 16. A match official who enforces rules.
