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Soccer

Easy · 5×5 · 4 words
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  1. 1. The people who watch and cheer for their favorite club
  2. 3. The rectangular grass field where a match is played

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  1. 2. The mesh structure that catches the ball
  2. 4. A trophy awarded to the winner of a tournament

2026 World Cup

Medium · 11×11 · 16 words
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  1. 1. Whistle-worthy infraction on the pitch
  2. 3. Goalkeeper's domain to protect
  3. 6. Flag-raising infraction for an eager attacker
  4. 8. "Stars and Stripes" nation co-hosting the 48-team event
  5. 9. Spot kick awarded for a foul in the box
  6. 13. The gaffer calling the shots from the dugout
  7. 15. Northernmost of the three 2026 host countries

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  1. 1. Organization that expanded the 2026 tournament to 48 teams
  2. 2. Stage featuring 12 pools of four teams in 2026
  3. 4. Host city bringing the world to BMO Field
  4. 5. Argentine maestro who won it all in 2022
  5. 7. Armband-wearing team leader
  6. 10. The 18-carat gold prize lifted by the champions
  7. 11. Tally on the stadium board
  8. 12. Set piece action, such as a free or corner
  9. 14. Replay technology that might overturn a penalty call (Abbr.)

2026 World Cup Fever

Medium · 11×11 · 12 words
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  1. 1. The jaguar mascot bringing Mexican spirit to the games
  2. 3. A defensive challenge meant to dispossess an opponent
  3. 9. The shrill instrument used to signal fouls or full time
  4. 10. Patriotic tune that unites a nation's players before kickoff
  5. 11. The grassy theater where the beautiful game unfolds
  6. 12. Western Canadian host city utilizing BC Place

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  1. 2. The color of the card that serves as a stern warning
  2. 4. Georgia host city welcoming the world to Mercedes-Benz Stadium
  3. 5. New Jersey stadium awarded the honor of hosting the 2026 Final
  4. 6. The squad leader identified by a distinctive armband
  5. 7. The bald eagle mascot representing the US in this tri-nation event
  6. 8. Pacific Northwest host city known for its loud Lumen Field crowd

Soccer

Easy · 7×7 · 7 words
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  1. 1. To move the ball to a teammate
  2. 5. The official on the field who enforces the rules
  3. 7. Equipment worn by the person guarding the net

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  1. 2. The total number of points earned
  2. 3. Shoes with studs on the bottom for better grip
  3. 4. A game that ends with an equal score
  4. 6. An unfair act that results in a penalty

2026 World Cup Kickoff

Medium · 11×11 · 13 words
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  1. 4. The round-robin stage before the knockout rounds begin
  2. 6. The grassy stage where the beautiful game is played
  3. 7. International governing body organizing the global tournament
  4. 9. Pacific Northwest host city where Lumen Field is located
  5. 12. Ontario host city featuring BMO Field
  6. 13. Historic Mexico City venue hosting the opening match of the 2026 tournament

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  1. 1. Golden prize hoisted by the tournament champions
  2. 2. The elimination tree teams navigate to reach the final
  3. 3. Forward whose primary role is to find the back of the net
  4. 5. Tim, the speedy American winger with a famous footballing father
  5. 8. Georgia host city featuring matches at Mercedes-Benz Stadium
  6. 10. Gio, the dynamic American attacking midfielder
  7. 11. Illegal challenge that results in a free kick

Soccer

Easy · 7×7 · 8 words
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  1. 3. Number of points made by a side
  2. 4. Grassy area for the sport
  3. 6. Trophy awarded to a tournament champion
  4. 7. Supporter cheering from the stadium seats

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  1. 1. Scoring target
  2. 2. Official who enforces the rules
  3. 4. Illegal physical action against an opponent
  4. 5. Result when both sides have equal points

Soccer

Hard · 15×15 · 23 words
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  1. 2. A human barrier standing ten yards back
  2. 4. The traditional surface for a rainy afternoon
  3. 6. Hitting it while it's still in the air
  4. 7. A change of scenery involving millions
  5. 9. Two goals, or something for your teeth
  6. 11. The eighteen-yard area where hands are forbidden
  7. 12. The cathedral of the beautiful game
  8. 16. A ride no player wants to take
  9. 17. A theatrical fall looking for a whistle
  10. 19. A hat earned for representing your country
  11. 20. A chip that mocks the diving keeper
  12. 21. An electronic eye that freezes the moment
  13. 22. A premature position that cancels the celebration

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  1. 1. The most extreme supporters in the stands
  2. 3. A temporary stay for a young talent
  3. 5. A local war disguised as a game
  4. 8. A scheduled event or a permanent light
  5. 10. He flags for help from the touchline
  6. 13. Protection against the stray kick
  7. 14. Horizontal denial of glory
  8. 15. A quick back-heel or a movie
  9. 16. The last cleaner on the defensive line
  10. 18. A set piece from the quadrant

Soccer

Medium · 11×11 · 13 words
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  1. 1. Footwear designed to dig deep into the turf
  2. 3. Shoulder-to-shoulder defense against a free kick
  3. 5. The grassy stage for the beautiful game
  4. 7. To be sent down to a lower division
  5. 9. The primary job of the man in the gloves
  6. 10. The high-tech eye that halts the celebration
  7. 11. Striking the ball before it kisses the grass

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  1. 1. A delivery from the wing to the box
  2. 2. Winning three major trophies in one campaign
  3. 3. The only sound that can stop the clock
  4. 4. The defensive cleanup artist
  5. 6. Aerial contact using the cranium
  6. 8. An exclamation for a spectacular score

Soccer

Easy · 7×7 · 7 words
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  1. 1. The object of the game that players try to kick the ball into
  2. 3. The person who trains and leads the players
  3. 5. An act by the keeper to stop a goal
  4. 6. The mesh fabric that catches the ball inside the goal

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  1. 1. The green surface most fields are made of
  2. 2. The record of points or goals in a game
  3. 4. The official who enforces the rules on the field

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