Football and Competition
A team or player considered unlikely to win a competition
underdog
This European country is famous for the Eiffel Tower and a successful football team. What country is it?
France
A shared understanding of who a group is and what it represents.
collective identity
Our family trip was so special that it became an __________ experience.
unforgettable
You tell the truth, even when nobody is watching. What value are you showing?
Honesty
A quick attack made immediately after gaining possession of the ball
counterattack
Kylian Mbappé is from France. He is ________.
French
The coexistence and recognition of different cultures within a society.
multiculturalism
A chair that gives you back pain.
Uncomfortable
You treat your classmates, teachers, opponents, and teammates politely and fairly. What value is this?
Respect
A carefully planned approach used to achieve a goal or to defeat an opponent.
strategy
This Asian country hosted the 2002 FIFA World Cup together with South Korea and has a competitive national team.
Japan
The strength of relationships and cooperation among members of a society.
social cohesion
You have so much schoolwork that you don't know where to start. You feel…
Overwhelmed
Your team loses a match, but you continue working hard and supporting your teammates. What value are you demonstrating?
Perseverance
Team A has the ball for most of the match and passes it between its players. What does Team A have?
Possession
This small South American country won the first FIFA World Cup in 1930.
Uruguay
A national football team loses a match, but the fans continue supporting the players. They encourage each other and remain united. What concept is demonstrated?
Social cohesion
After the competition, your team says:
“This is a moment we will remember for the rest of our lives.”
Which two vocabulary words could describe the experience?
Memorable and unforgettable.
You help your teammates, share responsibilities, and work together to achieve a common goal. What value is this?
Teamwork
A team stays organized near its own goal because it wants to stop the other team from scoring. Is this offensive or defensive?
Defensive
“I am from Switzerland, but my friend is from Portugal. We are going to watch a football match together.”
What is the nationality of the student from Portugal?
Portuguese
During the World Cup, millions of people from different countries watch the same matches, celebrate together, and communicate through football. What concept does this represent?
Global community
You spend six months preparing a project. On presentation day, everything works perfectly and you feel proud of the result.
Satisfying
A football player accepts the referee's decision, follows the rules, and treats the opposing team fairly, even after losing. What value does this demonstrate?
Sportsmanship