- What are the names of the three World Cup 2026 mascots?
- Which country does Maple represent?
- What animal is Zayu?
- Which mascot represents the United States?
- Why do you think FIFA chose three mascots instead of one?
📝 Worksheet – World Cup history (in pairs)

✏️ After reading activities, answer:
1) Why is the World Cup played every four years?
2) How many World Cups have been played?
3) What does FIFA stand for?
4) How many awards are given at the end of the competition?
5) What country has won the highest number of World Cups?
6)How many times has Argentina won this tournament? When and where were they?
7) What’s the scorer’s record?
8) Do some research and answer:
- Why was the tournament cancelled in 1942 and 1946?
- How much money is spent on the organization of this competition?
✏️ Writing – If you could interview any football player, who would you choose? Write 5-8 questions that you would ask him.
Let’s play ‘forbidden’ – World Cup edition!