Across
- 2. First Country to win the World Cup. (7)
- 6. FIFA Competition that sees winners of each confederation's premier competitions against each other. (12)
- 7. Brazilian hero, considered greatest to ever play the game. (4)
- 8. Nation who put 7 past Brazil in 2014 World Cup
- 10. Informal name for the person playing in goal. (6)
- 11. Most successful nation in African Cup of Nations. (5)
- 12. South American Football Association. (8)
Down
- 1. Middle-eastern country scheduled to host the 2022 World Cup. (5)
- 3. Whistle-blower running proceedings. (7)
- 4. First openly gay athlete to come out whilst still competing - on MLS side LA Galaxy's roster. (12)
- 5. Smallest country (by population) to ever reach the World Cup. (7)
- 9. 3-time World Cup runner-up, has never won. (11)