Football 101 & Worldcup 2026

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Across
  1. 2. France defeated me 2-0 in the quarter finals.
  2. 3. I led the tournament with seven assists.
  3. 7. The team preventing the other from scoring.
  4. 9. The international football organization behind the World Cup
  5. 10. The official who enforces the rules on the pitch.
  6. 11. Which Egyptian forward is famous for wearing the #10 shirt?
  7. 13. Midfielder for the three lions that scored seven goals throughout the tournament.
  8. 16. The score when neither team has more goals.
  9. 17. A player who tries to score goals.
  10. 19. The person who guards the net.
  11. 20. The body part off‑limits except to the goalie.
Down
  1. 1. The country whose national team is nicknamed the Seleção.
  2. 2. I hosted the 2026 World Cup opening match.
  3. 4. I earned Player of the match against Spain.
  4. 5. In their World cup debut, they held Spain to a 0-0 draw.
  5. 6. A way to move the ball while running.
  6. 8. I scored the winning goal in the finals.
  7. 12. I wear an armband during matches.
  8. 14. I'm Norway’s prolific forward.
  9. 15. Starts the action on the field
  10. 18. A warning card for risky moves.
  11. 19. A shot that sends the ball into the net