The World Cup in 1994 and 2026

1994年與2026年的世界盃


Introduction

This report looks at the World Cup in 1994 and the World Cup in 2026. It shows how the games changed.

本報告探討 1994 年與 2026 年的世界盃,展示賽事如何演變。

Main Body

Stadiums are different now. In 1994, screens were small. In 2026, screens are very big. Also, players in 1994 were very hot and had no water. Now, all players must drink water during games.

現在的體育場有所不同。1994 年時,螢幕很小;而 2026 年,螢幕變得非常大。此外,1994 年的球員感到非常炎熱且沒有水喝,現在所有球員在比賽期間都必須飲水。

Balls and players changed too. The 1994 ball was the Questra. The 2026 ball is the Trionda. In 1994, Diego Maradona was the leader for Argentina. In 2026, Lionel Messi is the leader.

足球與球員也改變了。1994 年使用的球是 Questra,2026 年使用的球則是 Trionda。1994 年,Diego Maradona 是阿根廷的領袖;到了 2026 年,則是 Lionel Messi 擔任領袖。

Soccer is now bigger in the USA. In 1994, the World Cup helped start a new league. In 2026, many companies give more money to the sport. The USA team still uses players from different countries.

足球現在在美國更加普及。1994 年的世界盃有助於創立一個新聯賽;到 2026 年,許多公司為這項運動提供更多資金。美國隊仍然起用來自不同國家的球員。

Conclusion

The 2026 World Cup has more money, better technology, and better rules for players than the 1994 World Cup.

與 1994 年的世界盃相比,2026 年的世界盃擁有更多資金、更好的技術以及對球員更好的規則。

Vocabulary Learning

⏳ Then vs. Now

To move from A1 to A2, you need to talk about the past and the present in one story. Look at how we change the verb to be:

The Past (1994) \rightarrow Was / Were

  • "Screens were small."
  • "Maradona was the leader."

The Present (2026) \rightarrow Is / Are

  • "Screens are big."
  • "Messi is the leader."

Quick Guide: When to use which?

PersonPastPresent
1 person (It/He/She)WasIs
Many people (They/We)WereAre

Example from text: Past: "Players were hot." \rightarrow Present: "Players are [better]."

Vocabulary Learning

report (n.)
A piece of writing that gives information about a subject.
Example:I read a report about the World Cup.
stadiums (n.)
Large buildings with seats for people to watch sports.
Example:The stadiums are very big and new.
league (n.)
A group of sports teams that play against each other.
Example:He plays for a team in the soccer league.
companies (n.)
Businesses that sell products or services.
Example:Many companies pay for the advertisements.
technology (n.)
New machines and ways of doing things using science.
Example:Better technology makes the screens look clear.
Practice A2 words in a crossword