The FIFA World Cup Comes to the USA
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is taking place in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The USA is hosting most of the matches. Millions of football fans are travelling to America to watch their favourite teams.
Many American cities are very busy during the World Cup. Hotels, restaurants, and shops have many visitors. There are also Fan Festivals, where people can watch matches on big screens, listen to music, eat food, and meet fans from other countries.
In the USA, soccer is not the most popular sport. Many Americans like American football, basketball, baseball, and ice hockey more. However, soccer is becoming more popular every year, especially with young people and families. Many children play soccer at school or in local clubs.
Some tourists are surprised because the USA is so big. Travelling from one city to another can take several hours by plane. Visitors also see different weather. Some cities are very hot, while others are much cooler.
During the World Cup, fans wear colourful shirts, wave flags, sing songs, and take photos together. Many visitors say that Americans are friendly and helpful. Some tourists also try famous American food like hamburgers, barbecue, and hot dogs.
The World Cup is not only about football. It is a chance to meet new people, learn about different cultures, and enjoy an exciting international event. Many Americans and visitors will remember the tournament for a long time.
Match the Questions and the Answers
Draw a line to match each question with the correct answer.
| Questions | Answers |
|---|---|
| 1. Where is the 2026 World Cup taking place? | A. They are friendly and helpful. |
| 2. Who travels to America for the World Cup? | B. At school and in local clubs. |
| 3. Why do millions of fans travel to the USA? | C. Colourful shirts and flags. |
| 4. Which places are busy during the World Cup? | D. Several hours. |
| 5. What can people watch at Fan Festivals? | E. Because they want to watch the matches. |
| 6. What can people do at Fan Festivals? | F. Hamburgers, barbecue, and hot dogs. |
| 7. Which sports are more popular than soccer in the USA? | G. New people and different cultures. |
| 8. Who likes soccer more and more? | H. Hotels, restaurants, and shops. |
| 9. Where do many children play soccer? | I. On big screens. |
| 10. Why are some tourists surprised? | J. In the United States, Canada, and Mexico. |
| 11. How long can a flight between two cities take? | K. Young people and families. |
| 12. What kind of weather do visitors see? | L. Because the USA is very big. |
| 13. What do fans wear? | M. Music, food, and football. |
| 14. What do fans do during the tournament? | N. Hot and cool weather. |
| 15. What do many visitors say about Americans? | O. They sing songs and take photos. |
| 16. What do many tourists eat? | P. American football, basketball, baseball, and ice hockey. |
| 17. What can people learn during the World Cup? | Q. Millions of football fans. |
| 18. What is the World Cup mainly about? | R. Football. |
| 19. How long will many people remember the tournament? | S. For a long time. |
| 20. Where are many cities busy during the World Cup? | T. In many American cities. |
Match the Words with the Definitions
| Words & Phrases | Definitions |
|---|---|
| 1. host | A. A person who likes a team or a sport very much. |
| 2. tournament | B. A place where children or adults play sports together. |
| 3. fan | C. A person who visits another place for fun. |
| 4. tourist | D. The ideas, food, music, and traditions of a country. |
| 5. match | E. Liked by many people. |
| 6. Fan Festival | F. A sports game between two teams. |
| 7. hotel | G. The feeling or mood in a place. |
| 8. local club | H. A place where people sleep when they travel. |
| 9. travel | I. To organise an event in your country or city. |
| 10. popular | J. A very large country. |
| 11. visitor | K. A piece of coloured cloth that represents a country. |
| 12. friendly | L. To go from one place to another. |
| 13. crowded | M. A competition with many teams or players. |
| 14. busy | N. Nice and kind to other people. |
| 15. huge | O. A place where people meet to watch games, listen to music, and have fun. |
| 16. city | P. With many people and lots of activity. |
| 17. culture | Q. Full of many people. |
| 18. flag | R. A city with many people and buildings. |
| 19. souvenir | S. A person who comes to a place for a short time. |
| 20. atmosphere | T. Something you buy to remember a place. |
Fill in the Missing Words
Complete the sentences. The first letter of each missing word is given.
- The FIFA World Cup brings millions of t________ to the USA.
- Many people stay in h________ during the tournament.
- Fans can watch the matches on big s________ at Fan Festivals.
- Many Americans think American football is more p________ than soccer.
- Young people often play soccer in a local c________.
- The USA is a very h________ country.
- Many fans t________ by plane between cities.
- Visitors can learn about American c________ during the World Cup.
- Fans wear colourful shirts and wave their national f________.
- The World Cup creates an exciting a________ in many cities.
True or False?
Read the sentences. Write T (True) or F (False).
- The 2026 FIFA World Cup is taking place in the USA, Canada, and Mexico. _____
- The USA is hosting only one match. _____
- Millions of football fans are travelling to America. _____
- Hotels and restaurants are very busy during the tournament. _____
- Fan Festivals are only for football players. _____
- People can watch matches on big screens at Fan Festivals. _____
- Soccer is the most popular sport in the USA. _____
- Many Americans like American football and basketball more than soccer. _____
- Soccer is becoming more popular with young people. _____
- Many children play soccer at school or in local clubs. _____
- The USA is a small country. _____
- Some flights between American cities take several hours. _____
- Every city in the USA has the same weather. _____
- Fans wear colourful shirts during the World Cup. _____
- Visitors say that many Americans are friendly and helpful. _____
- Many tourists try American food. _____
- The World Cup is only about football matches. _____
- Visitors can meet people from many different countries. _____
- Many people will remember the tournament for a long time. _____
- The World Cup brings people together from around the world. _____
Key — matching Q and A
1-J, 2-Q, 3-E, 4-H, 5-I, 6-M, 7-P, 8-K, 9-B, 10-L, 11-D, 12-N, 13-C, 14-O, 15-A, 16-F, 17-G, 18-R, 19-S, 20-T
Key — definitions
1-I, 2-M, 3-A, 4-C, 5-F, 6-O, 7-H, 8-B, 9-L, 10-E, 11-S, 12-N, 13-Q, 14-P, 15-J, 16-R, 17-D, 18-K, 19-T, 20-G
Key (Complete Sentences)
- The FIFA World Cup brings millions of tourists to the USA.
- Many people stay in hotels during the tournament.
- Fans can watch the matches on big screens at Fan Festivals.
- Many Americans think American football is more popular than soccer.
- Young people often play soccer in a local club.
- The USA is a very huge country.
- Many fans travel by plane between cities.
- Visitors can learn about American culture during the World Cup.
- Fans wear colourful shirts and wave their national flags.
- The World Cup creates an exciting atmosphere in many cities.
Key — true or false
1-T, 2-F, 3-T, 4-T, 5-F, 6-T, 7-F, 8-T, 9-T, 10-T, 11-F, 12-T, 13-F, 14-T, 15-T, 16-T, 17-F, 18-T, 19-T, 20-T