World Cup Hosts
This country to our north will co-host the 2026 World Cup?
What is Canada?
The game is played on this grassy surface.
What is the pitch (field)?
This Argentine star is often called "La Pulga," meaning "The Flea."
Who is Lionel Messi?
This part of the body is NOT allowed to touch the ball for most players.
What are the hands?
This player protects the goal and is the only one allowed to use hands.
Who is the goalkeeper?
This island Asian country co-hosted the 2002 World Cup with South Korea.
What is Japan?
This is the part of the stadium where tickets are checked before entering.
What is the gate?
Players wear these to protect their lower legs.
What are shin guards?
This is what players wear on their feet to play soccer.
What are cleats?
These players mainly try to stop the other team from scoring.
Who are defenders?
This country hosted the 2014 World Cup and is famous for soccer culture and carnival.
What is Brazil?
This loud musical instrument became famous during the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.
What is a vuvuzela?
The net is attached to this structure
What is a goal?
This person controls the game and calls fouls.
Who is the referee?
These players mostly run the offense and pass the ball forward, primarily in the middle.
Who are midfielders?
This country (on our southern border) has hosted the World Cup twice and will co-host again in 2026.
What is Mexico?
This is the term for the section of fans who are especially loud and organized.
What are ultras?
What card does a referee show as a warning?
What is a yellow card?
This happens when a player breaks a rule in the game.
What is a foul?
This type of forward often scores many goals and leads the attack.
Who is a striker?
This country became the first African nation to host a World Cup in 2010.
What is South Africa?
This stadium is known for hosting major U.S. national team matches in New Jersey.
What is MetLife Stadium?
What is soccer called in most countries outside the United States?
What is football?
This is what it is called when a player is pushed or tripped illegally in the box.
What is a penalty kick?
This is the most versatile player.
What is the utility player?