World Cup 2026 Preview Series

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2026 World Cup In Numbers Quiz

  1. 1. Comprehension: Multiple choice

    How many countries are co-hosting the tournament?

  2. 2. Comprehension: Multiple choice (2)

    When was the first World Cup?

  3. 3. Comprehension: Multiple choice (3)

    How many different venues are there?

  4. 4. Comprehension: Multiple choice (4)

    In total, how many matches will there be in the 2026 World Cup?

  5. 5. Comprehension: Multiple choice (5)

    How many countries will be playing in their first World Cup?

  6. 6. Listen for detail: Gap fill

    Listen to the first 60 seconds of the report and complete the sentence with an appropriate word or phrase

    OK, so the 2026 World Cup kicks off in Mexico City on June 11 when one of the hosts Mexico South Africa

  7. 7. Listen for detail: Gap fill (2)

    Listen to the first 60 seconds of the report and complete the sentence with an appropriate word or phrase

    There are two other countries that will the hosting – there are three co-hosts…

  8. 8. Listen for detail: Gap fill (3)

    Listen to the first 60 seconds of the report and complete the sentence with an appropriate word or phrase

    Another change in this year’s tournament is the number of teams or taking part.

  9. 9. Listen for detail: Gap fill (4)

    Listen to the first 60 seconds of the report and complete the sentence with an appropriate word or phrase

    And this means that the World Cup will over 39 days which is a week longer than usual.

  10. 10. Listen for detail: Gap fill (5)

    Listen to the first 60 seconds of the report and complete the sentence with an appropriate word or phrase

    So, how can teams for the knock-out rounds?