Teams Choose Players for 2026 World Cup
Introduction
Countries are choosing 26 players for the 2026 World Cup. Some players cannot play because they are hurt.
Main Body
The USA coach is looking at 61 players. He wants to find the best team. Two players, Johnny Cardoso and Patrick Agyemang, have leg injuries and cannot play. Sweden does not have Dejan Kulusevski because his knee is hurt. Belgium has a new player named Matias Fernandez-Pardo. He helps the team score goals. Spain and Brazil also have problems. Some old players are not on the list. Other players have muscle injuries. England is waiting to see if their players are healthy.
Conclusion
Teams want new players, but many players are sick or hurt right now.
Learning
🚨 The "Cannot" Power-Word
In this story, we see a very useful word: cannot.
It is used when something is impossible.
Pattern: Person + cannot + Action
- Some players cannot play → It is impossible for them to play.
- They cannot play → They are not able to play.
🦵 Describing Problems
To talk about health at an A2 level, use these simple pairs:
- Hurt (General) → "His knee is hurt."
- Injuries (The noun) → "They have leg injuries."
- Sick (General illness) → "Players are sick."
🌏 Countries vs. Teams
Notice how the text uses the country name to mean the team:
- Sweden does not have... (The Sweden Team)
- Belgium has a new player... (The Belgium Team)
Quick Tip: When talking about sports, you can just say the name of the country! → Brazil is winning!