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  1. 2. The legendary veteran artist behind massive mid-2000s reggaeton anthems like Dile and Danza Kuduro.
  2. 5. Bad _____, the record-breaking Puerto Rican artist whose streaming dominance made him one of the biggest pop icons in the world.
  3. 7. A signature style of vocal production in reggaeton where words or sounds are quickly repeated or "stuttered" to build up energy.
  4. 8. The Puerto Rican "King of Reggaeton" Daddy ______, whose massive hit Gasolina helped introduce the genre to a global audience.
  5. 9. One of the three host nations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, alongside Canada and the United States.
  6. 10. The specific, fast-paced style of dancing that is deeply associated with reggaeton music and club culture.
  7. 11. The 2026 World Cup features a massive _________, growing from the traditional 32 teams to an unprecedented 48-team format.
  8. 13. The New Jersey/New York stadium chosen to host the highly anticipated 2026 FIFA World Cup Final match.
  9. 15. The dynamic Brazilian winger, heavily favored to be one of the breakout global icons of the 2026 tournament.
  10. 16. One of the two Canadian host cities selected to welcome international teams for the 2026 matches, alongside Toronto.
  11. 17. The historic Estadio Azteca was chosen as the iconic venue to hold the official _______ match of the 2026 World Cup.
  12. 18. The Florida city where the international governing body FIFA opened a major new permanent US headquarters ahead of the 2026 tournament.
  13. 19. The legendary stadium in Mexico City that made history in 2026 by becoming the first venue to host matches in three different World Cups.
Down
  1. 1. Reggaeton is famous for its "juntes," a Spanish term referring to a major _____________ between multiple top artists on a single track.
  2. 3. Before hitting mainstream radio, early 1990s reggaeton underground tapes were heavily distributed through small, ____________ street networks.
  3. 4. The superstar French forward who entered the 2026 tournament looking to make history after his incredible hat-trick in the 2022 final.
  4. 6. The foundational, hypnotic drum beat rhythm originally from Jamaica that defines almost every single reggaeton song.
  5. 7. The South American country known for producing massive global reggaeton superstars like J Balvin, Maluma, and Karol G.
  6. 12. The Caribbean island widely recognized as the birthplace and main creative hub where modern reggaeton evolved in the 1990s.
  7. 14. The football confederation representing North America, Central America, and the Caribbean that is heavily featured as the 2026 host region.