Sports News: June 2026

⚽ Talking about 'Where' and 'Who'

Look at how we describe things in the text. We use a simple pattern: [Thing/Person] + [is/are] + [Place/Status].

Examples from the news:

• The final game $\rightarrow$ is on $\rightarrow$ July 19
• The USA, Mexico, and Canada $\rightarrow$ are $\rightarrow$ the hosts
• Flamengo $\rightarrow$ are $\rightarrow$ out of the tournament

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💡 Simple Rule for A2

Use IS for one thing (singular). Use ARE for many things (plural).

Quick Guide:

• 1 Team $\rightarrow$ is
• 48 Teams $\rightarrow$ are
• 1 Player $\rightarrow$ is
• Many Players $\rightarrow$ are

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🔑 Word Power: 'The Next Step'

In the text, we see the word 'Round'. In sports, a 'round' is not a circle; it is a level of a competition. Example: "Sixteen teams go to the next round." $\rightarrow$ They move to the next part of the game.