Rules for the 2026 World Cup
2026年世界盃規則
Introduction
The 2026 World Cup is in the final games. Teams must win to stay in the tournament. There are rules for ties and offsides.
2026年世界盃已進入最後階段的比賽。球隊必須獲勝才能留在賽事中。針對平局與越位設有相關規則。
Main Body
If a game is a tie after 90 minutes, players play for 30 more minutes. If it is still a tie, they take penalty kicks. One player kicks the ball and the goalkeeper tries to stop it. Paraguay and Morocco won games this way.
如果比賽在90分鐘後仍為平手，球員需再比賽30分鐘。如果依然平手，則採取點球對決。由一名球員踢球，而守門員則嘗試攔截。巴拉圭與摩洛哥就是以此方式獲勝的。
Players must follow strict rules for penalty kicks. The ball must stay on the white spot. Other players must stay away from the area. Some players missed because they are not experienced or they made mistakes.
球員在執行點球時必須遵守嚴格規則。球必須留在白色原點上。其他球員必須遠離該區域。部分球員因缺乏經驗或犯錯而射失。
There is a new idea for the offside rule. Now, a player is offside if they are in front of the last defender. A new rule called 'daylight' says players can be further forward. This rule would allow more goals in the game.
越位規則現在有一個新構想。現在，若球員位於最後一名防守球員之前，即被判定為越位。一項名為「日光 (daylight)」的新規則指出球員可以站位更靠前。這項規則將允許比賽中出現更多進球。
Conclusion
The World Cup uses old rules now. But the new 'daylight' rule might change the game in the future.
世界盃目前使用舊有規則。但新的「日光」規則在未來可能會改變比賽。
Vocabulary Learning
⚽ Word Power: 'Stay'
In this story, the word stay is used in different ways. It is a very useful word for A2 learners because it describes a state that does not change.
1. To remain in a place or position
- "Teams must stay in the tournament." (They do not leave)
- "Other players must stay away." (They do not come closer)
2. To keep a specific condition
- "The ball must stay on the white spot." (It does not move)
🕒 The 'If' Pattern
Notice how the text connects a condition to a result. This is how we talk about rules:
If [Condition] [Result]
- If a game is a tie players play 30 more minutes.
- If it is still a tie they take penalty kicks.
Quick Tip: Use 'If' whenever you want to explain what happens under a specific situation.