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- 3. nationality of the referee for the first match in 1930 world cup
- 4. The grass or turf playing area.
- 12. name of the ball in 2026 World cup
- 17. action to condition the playing surface before the game
- 18. The award presented to the best player of the tournament
- 22. name of the mascot in 1986 World Cup
- 23. Cami Mayan’s ex
- 26. surname of the top scorer in 2014 World cup
- 29. position of an attacking player if they are closer to the opponent's goal line than both the ball and the defending player at the moment the ball is played to them
- 30. Kempes=the hero of Argentina's 1978 World Cup victory
- 31. famous player for being unknown
- 33. Host nation for the 2022 World cup
- 35. name of the player who is an 18-year-old winger in the Spanish national team at the 2026 World Cup
- 36. When a single player scores three goals in a single match.
- 38. something that represent a symbol for each world cup since 1966
- 39. sports communication professional who gives a continuous, real-time description of the match action as it happens.
- 45. the host nation of the first World Cup
- 47. player from Rosario who reached World Cup in Qatar 2022
- 52. The prestigious award given to the top goalscorer of a World Cup tournament.
- 53. surname of the FIFA president who created the World Cup as a separate tournament.
- 54. Achieved when a goalkeeper and team finish a match without allowing any goals to be scored against them.
- 55. ethical, honest, and equal conduct in a match
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- 1. surname of Argentinian’s coach in 1978 World cup
- 2. one of the host nations in 2002
- 5. where the players get changed
- 6. when the referee needs to see the replay of an action, he/she calls the …
- 7. a professional invested with technical authority
- 8. national team who won the World Cup in 1942
- 9. regulatory break established to promote hydration.
- 10. Striking the ball with the head to pass, clear, or score
- 11. player who pays in the middle of the field
- 13. Extra minutes added to the end of each match by the referee to compensate for time lost to substitutions, injuries, and delays
- 14. An action ruled illegal by the referee
- 15. country chosen by the sport's governing body to organize and stage the event.
- 16. the world cup is played every …. Years
- 19. First official mascot of the world cup
- 20. Technical operational collaborator who provides water and assists players on the field
- 21. most important figure if the 1986 World cup
- 24. Iconic sport infrastructure and symbol of World Football
- 25. the goalkeeper revelation in the 2026 World Cup
- 27. host nation in 1990 World Cup
- 28. name of the mascot in 2010 World cup
- 32. the stadium where Argentina became champion in 1986
- 34. whistle: How the referee signaled the end of the game
- 37. The uniform worn by players (jersey, shorts, socks).
- 40. name of the tournament Uruguay won the extra stars they have in their jerseys.
- 41. a sudden-death, last-chance knockout stage designed to determine the final tournament participants
- 42. country that won the World Cup in 1978, 1986 and 2022
- 43. player who starts the game in the bench
- 44. name of the mascot in the 2014 World Cup
- 46. A caution given by the referee for a serious foul or unsportsmanlike behavior.
- 48. the designated cities and stadiums chosen to host matches
- 49. qualification= the guaranteed advancement of a team to a tournament's next stage without needing to participate in additional playoff or preliminary matches
- 50. only player who can touch the ball with their hands in their area.
- 51. where club presidents sit to watch the football matches