Around the U.S.
At 2,540 miles, this mighty waterway is the longest river in the United States and shares its name with the country's eighth-largest state.
Missouri River
Spanish shares official language status in Paraguay with this indigenous tongue, which remains widely spoken throughout the country.
Guarani
This nation has the most men's World Cup titles in history.
Brazil
Chicago is famous for this deep-dish staple that is baked in a pan to create a thick, buttery crust.
deep-dish pizza
This island capital is the southernmost state capital in the United States.
Honolulu
Standing proudly near the city of Anchorage, this 20,310-foot peak is the highest mountain in both the U.S. and North America.
Denali (Formerly known as Mount McKinley)
Paraguay and its neighbor Bolivia share a unique geographic distinction in South America: neither has a coastline, making them both this type of country.
landlocked
This is the maximum number of players permitted on the field for one team during a match.
11
Invented in Philadelphia, this iconic sandwich consists of thinly sliced beef and melted cheese served on a long hoagie roll.
Philly cheesesteak
This southern state capital sits on the Cumberland River and is famously known as "Music City".
Nashville
Known as the "Sunshine State," it is the only state in the U.S. that borders both the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of America.
Florida
Serving as the vibrant capital and largest city of Paraguay, it is located on a bay alongside the river of the same name.
Asunción
This continental tournament is the equivalent of the Euros but for North and Central America.
CONCACAF Gold Cup
In Cincinnati, this regional "five-way" variation of a classic dish layers spaghetti, chili, cheese, onions, and beans.
Chili
This Alaskan city is the only state capital whose name ends in three vowels, and it's also the northernmost.
Juneau
Situated in eastern California, this aptly-named desert basin holds the record for the lowest point in North America at 282 feet below sea level.
Death Valley
These two countries in South America share both their names with major rivers and end with the same four letters.
Paraguay and Uruguay
This is the official name of the North American regional governing body for soccer.
CONCACAF
This popular street-food staple is a small, ring-shaped or ball-shaped bread made primarily from manioc (cassava) starch, eggs, and local cheese.
Chipa
Nicknamed the "Green Mountain City," this Vermont capital is one of the least populated in the country.
Montpelier
Covering parts of California, Arizona, and Nevada, this arid environment is the largest desert located entirely in the United States.
Mojave Desert
This massive plateau stretches across southeastern South America and encompasses areas of eastern Paraguay.
Paraná Plateau
This African nation was the first ever to host a FIFA World Cup in 2010.
South Africa
Translating to "reddish," this unique and famous vegetarian side dish lies somewhere between a dessert and a side, made by cooking puréed pumpkin, cornmeal, and cheese.
Kivevé
Located on the eastern bank of the Paraguay river, this city serves as the country's political, economic, and cultural hub.
Asuncion