Basics
This part of the body is most commonly used to kick the ball.
The foot.
This tournament is played every four years and is the biggest event in soccer.
FIFA World Cup?
This famous Argentine player won the World Cup in 2022.
Lionel Messi
Players wear these on their feet during a game.
Cleats
Soccer is known by this name in most countries outside North America.
Football.
This player protects the net and can use their hands inside the penalty area.
Goalkeeper
The World Cup trophy is made mostly of this precious metal.
Gold
This Portuguese player is known for shouting "Siuuu!" after scoring.
Cristiano Ronaldo
Goalkeepers often wear these to improve their grip on the ball, especially in wet conditions.
Goalkeeper gloves.
This country is represented internationally by Erling Haaland.
Norway.
This is what a team earns when the ball completely crosses the goal line between the posts.
A goal.
These are the host teams for the men's World Cup 2026.
Canada, Mexico, and America.
This Norwegian striker is known for scoring lots of goals for Manchester City.
Erling Haaland
These protect a player's lower legs.
Shin Guards.
This is the name of England's top professional soccer league.
The Premier League.
This is the maximum number of players per team.
11 players
This country won the men's World Cup in 2022.
Argentina.
This Canadian women's soccer star wears number 12 and has scored many goals for Canada.
Christine Sinclair
Referees use this small piece of equipment to signal the start, stop, and restart of play.
A whistle.
This country hosted the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
Qatar.
A soccer game usually starts with this type of kick.
This country has won the most men's World Cups.
Brazil.
This young French star scored in both the 2018 and 2022 World Cup finals.
Kylian Mbappé
This tool is carried by assistant referees to signal offsides and other decisions.
A flag.
The letters FIFA stand for this organization's full name.
Fédération Internationale de Football Association.