Geography
This country in southern Europe is hosting the 2026 Winter Olympics.
Italy
This sport involves racing on ice around an oval track and is mentioned in the text.
Speed Skating
The 2026 Winter Olympics run starting on this date in February.
February 6
Athletes win these for first, second, and third place.
Gold, silver, and bronze medals
Many competitions for 2026 will be held in this Italian city (one-word answer).
Milan
Who won the superbowl last year?
Philadelphia Eagles
Who performed at the Halftime show last year?
Kendrick Lamar
Name three popular foods eaten during the super bowl
pizza, buffalo wings, veggie platters, guacamole, nachos, dip
Which three countries will host the 2026 FIFA World Cup?
What is USA, Canada and Mexico
Which player scored the “Hand of God” goal?
Who is Diego Maradona
What does VAR stand for?
What is "Video assisting referee"
Name the northern Italian city where many 2026 competitions will take place.
Milan
Name two team sports mentioned in the article that are played on ice.
Ice hockey and curling (alternate acceptable: ice hockey and figure skating)
The Winter Olympics happen how often?
Every 4 years
At the 2022 Winter Olympics, this country won the most medals (37)
Norway
Besides Milan, name the other Italian location listed where competitions will be held.
Cortina d’Ampezzo
What month is the Super Bowl usually held?
February
Who will perform at the Halftime show this year?
Bad Bunny
Taylor Swift is engaged to what football player?
Travis Kelce, Kansas City Chiefs
Name the two Canadian host cities
What is Toronto and Vancouver
Who is the only player to win the World Cup three times?
Who is Pele
What major global event caused the World Cup to be cancelled in 1942 and 1946?
What is World War 2
Milan is in this part of Italy (north, south, east, or west).
North
How many winter sports will be included in the 2026 Winter Olympics?
16
The opening ceremony is on February 6. The closing ceremony is on this date
February 22
Approximately how many athletes will compete in 2026, according to the text?
More than 3,500 (about 3,500)
Milan is known for art and this fashion-related industry word used in the text.
What State is hosting the superbowl this year?
California (Santa Clara, CA)
Name three previous super bowl performers
Kendrick Lamar (2025), Usher (2024), Rihana (2023)
How long is each superbowl commercial time slot?
30 seconds
How many teams will participate in the 2026 World Cup?
What is 48
Who did Luis Suarez bite in 2014 Italy VS Uruguay?
Who is Giorgio Chiellini
What does FIFA stand for?
What is: Fédération Internationale de Football Association, which is French for International Federation of Association Football
The IOC headquarters is in this Swiss city.
Lausanne
This new sport will debut in 2026; it involves skiing uphill and downhill.
Ski mountaineering
The 2030 Winter Olympics are scheduled to be in this mountain range/area.
The French Alps
During the opening ceremony, athletes march in this kind of procession.
A parade (parade of athletes)
The article states people will travel to Italy to watch the Winter Olympics and to watch many more people on this medium. What is it?
TV
What number Super Bowl will this be?
60
Which famous rapper has a deal with the NFL to help choose the halftime performer?
Jay-Z
Who has more superbowl ads, Pepsi or Coke?
Pepsi (56)
How many matches will be played in total during the 2026 World Cup?
What is 104
Who did Zidane headbutt in the final of 2006?
Who is Marco Materrazi
Which three nations will host the 2030 World Cup (100-year anniversary)?
What is Marocco, Spain and Portugal
This mountain town is hosting competitions alongside Milan in 2026; spell its name as shown in the article.
Cortina d’Ampezzo
Describe in one sentence what ski mountaineering athletes do during the race.
Athletes climb (ski uphill) the mountain using special skins on their skis, take the skins off at the top, then ski down the mountain
Give the four-year sequence: starting with 2022, list the next two Winter Olympic years mentioned in the text.
2026 and 2030
Name the international committee that organizes the Olympic Games and give the year it was started.
International Olympic Committee (IOC), started in 1894
Explain why Milan was a logical choice for hosting many events (use two reasons mentioned in the text).
Many competitions are being held there and it is an important city for art and fashion (and it has many banks and companies).
Name one of the two teams playing in this year's superbowl
New England Patriots & Seattle Seahawks
What brand sponsors the halftime show?
Apple music, formerly Pepsi
+/- 2 numbers, how much does a superbowl commercial slot cost?
Approx. $8 million
How many cities are hosting matches?
What is 16
Who are the two current players in the world that are considered the GOAT's?
Who is Leonel Messi and Christiano Ronaldo
Which city in the U.S. has the largest stadium by capacity?
What is New York/New Jersey