Women’s National Team Achievements
The Scandal (2023)
Implications
Essential Vocabulary
Bonus
100

Who won the Golden Boot at the 2023 Women's World Cup?

Jennifer Hermoso

100

What major event led to Luis Rubiales' (eventual) resignation?

He kissed Jenni Hermoso without consent.

100

What did the scandal reveal about the treatment of women players?

Lack of respect and unequal treatment.

100

What does "consent" mean in the context of the scandal?

Clearly and expressly agreeing to something.

100

Which team did Spain face in the 2023 Women’s World Cup final?

England

200

Who scored in the 2023 World Cup final?

Olga Carmona

200

How did the Spanish team respond to the Rubiales incident?

They demanded change and support for women’s football.

200

What did players demand after the scandal?

Systemic changes in leadership and conditions.

200

What does it mean for something to be “overshadowed”?

When one event takes more attention than another.

200

Who was the head coach of Spain’s women’s national team when they won the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup?

Jorge Vilda

300

How many goals did Spain score to win the 2023 World Cup?

18

300

How did Luis Rubiales first react to the kiss scandal after it happened?

He refused to acknowledge any wrongdoing and claimed the kiss was mutual.

300

How did the scandal affect team unity?

Top players refused to play under Rubiales.

300

Describe an example of “systemic change” in the context of this scandal.

Ex: Changes to leadership and decision-making in the football federation.

300

What is the nickname of Spain's women’s national football team?

La Roja

400

Who was the first Spanish woman to win the Ballon d'Or Féminin?

Alexia Putellas

400

How many players publicly supported Jenni Hermoso during the scandal?

All the players involved in the team’s World Cup win supported her.

400

What role did solidarity play in the scandal?

Players supported each other’s decisions to demand changes.

400

What does it mean when players go on a “strike”?

Players refuse to play as a form of protest.

400

Where did the team privately celebrate their world cup win?

Ibiza

500

When did Spain first reach the World Cup semifinals?

2015

500

What happened to Luis Rubiales before he resigned?

He was suspended by FIFA and later forced to resign after widespread public pressure.

500

How did the scandal overshadow the World Cup win?

The kiss scandal dominated the media, overshadowing their victory.

500

How does “solidarity” help people in difficult situations like the Rubiales scandal?

It unites people to support one another in demanding change.


500

Which two cities did the team publicly celebrate their world cup win (with parades)

Madrid and Valencia

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