Football Teams for the 2026 World Cup

Introduction

Many countries chose their 26 players for the World Cup. The USA, Canada, and Mexico are the hosts.

Main Body

Coaches want a mix of old and young players. New Zealand chose Tommy Smith because he is a good leader. South Korea will train in the mountains to get ready for the games. Some players are sick or hurt. Japan cannot use Kaoru Mitoma and Takumi Minamino. Belgium chose Romelu Lukaku, but he had an injury. France did not pick some famous players to keep the team balanced. Some players changed their national teams. Two players left France to play for Ivory Coast. Haiti is in the World Cup again after 52 years. Many players from the Juventus club are in the teams.

Conclusion

The teams are ready. The tournament starts on June 11.

Learning

⚡ The 'CANNOT' Power

In the text, we see: "Japan cannot use Kaoru Mitoma."

When you want to say someone is not able to do something, use cannot.

How it works: PersoncannotAction

  • Example 1: Japan cannot use (No ability to play)
  • Example 2: I cannot speak Spanish (No ability to speak)
  • Example 3: He cannot run (He is hurt)

🕒 The 'AFTER' Jump

Look at this sentence: "Haiti is in the World Cup again after 52 years."

Use after to show a gap of time before something happens again.

  • Pattern: EventafterTime
  • Example: I see my friend after 3 months.
  • Example: We eat after the game.

Vocabulary Learning

countries (n.)
A country is a nation, a place with its own government.
Example:Many countries joined the tournament.
many
many (adj.) a large number of
Example:Many students study every day.
countries
countries (n.) nations or states
Example:France and Spain are countries in Europe.
players (n.)
People who take part in a sport or game.
Example:The team has 26 players.
chose
chose (v.) past tense of choose; selected
Example:She chose a blue shirt.
World Cup (n.)
An international football competition held every four years.
Example:The World Cup attracts fans from all over the world.
players
players (n.) people who play a sport
Example:The players practiced for the match.
hosts (n.)
The people or country that organizes and welcomes a sports event.
Example:The USA, Canada, and Mexico are the hosts.
world
world (n.) the earth or planet
Example:We live in the world.
coaches (n.)
People who train and guide a sports team.
Example:Coaches want a mix of old and young players.
cup
cup (n.) a trophy or competition
Example:They won the cup last year.
mix (n.)
A combination of different things.
Example:They want a mix of experience and fresh talent.
hosts
hosts (v.) provide a place for an event
Example:The city hosts the festival.
old (adj.)
Having lived or existed for a long time.
Example:The old players bring experience to the squad.
coaches
coaches (n.) people who train sports teams
Example:The coaches gave advice.
young (adj.)
Not yet old, recently born or started.
Example:The young players are full of energy.
want
want (v.) desire to have or do something
Example:I want a new book.
leader (n.)
A person who guides or directs others.
Example:Tommy Smith is a good leader for the team.
mix
mix (n./v.) a combination or blend
Example:He likes to mix colors.
train (v.)
To practice or exercise to improve skills.
Example:They will train in the mountains before the games.
old
old (adj.) having lived for many years
Example:The old building is historic.
mountains (n.)
Large natural elevations of land.
Example:The team will train in the mountains to build stamina.
young
young (adj.) not old; newly born
Example:The young child laughed.
games (n.)
Matches or contests in sports.
Example:The team is ready for the upcoming games.
good
good (adj.) of high quality
Example:This is a good idea.
leader
leader (n.) a person who leads
Example:She is the team leader.
train
train (v.) practice a skill
Example:They train every morning.
mountains
mountains (n.) large natural hills
Example:The mountains are tall.
get
get (v.) obtain or become
Example:I will get a ticket.
ready
ready (adj.) prepared for something
Example:The game is ready to start.
games
games (n.) activities for fun or sport
Example:The games are exciting.
sick
sick (adj.) ill or not healthy
Example:He feels sick.
hurt
hurt (v./adj.) injured or in pain
Example:She was hurt during the match.
cannot
cannot (v.) cannot do something
Example:I cannot swim.
use
use (v.) to employ or utilize
Example:Use the ball to score.
injury
injury (n.) damage to body
Example:He had a serious injury.
pick
pick (v.) choose
Example:Pick the best player.
famous
famous (adj.) well known
Example:The famous singer performed.
keep
keep (v.) maintain or hold
Example:Keep the ball in the net.
team
team (n.) a group of players
Example:The team won the match.
balanced
balanced (adj.) equal or stable
Example:The team is balanced.
changed
changed (v.) altered or modified
Example:The rules changed.
national
national (adj.) belonging to a nation
Example:The national anthem was played.
left
left (v.) departed
Example:They left early.
again
again (adv.) once more
Example:Let's try again.
after
after (prep.) following
Example:After the game, we ate.
years
years (n.) units of time
Example:He has lived in Paris for years.
club
club (n.) a sports organization
Example:He joined the football club.
tournament
tournament (n.) competition among many teams
Example:The tournament starts next week.
starts
starts (v.) begins
Example:The match starts at 3 pm.