The 2026 World Cup

2026年世界盃

Jun 4, 2026, 22:50
AfricaSports

Introduction

Canada, Mexico, and the USA will host the World Cup in 2026. It starts on June 11. Now, 48 teams will play.

加拿大、墨西哥與美國將於2026年合辦世界盃。比賽將於6月11日開始。本次將由48支球隊參賽。

Main Body

The tournament is bigger. There are 104 games. New teams like Jordan and Uzbekistan will play. Many people will travel by plane. This is bad for the air.

本次賽事規模擴大，共有104場比賽。約旦與烏茲別克等新球隊將會參賽。許多人將搭乘飛機前往，這對空氣品質不利。

It will be very hot in the cities. Players will have two water breaks in every game. But fans cannot bring their own water bottles into the stadiums. This makes fans angry because tickets are expensive.

各城市氣溫將會非常高。球員在每場比賽中將有兩次飲水時間。但球迷無法攜帶自用水瓶進入場館，由於票價昂貴，這讓球迷感到憤怒。

Some countries are angry and do not speak. The USA and Iran have problems. Because of this, the Iran team will stay in Mexico. They will not stay in the USA.

部分國家感到不滿且不願溝通。美國與伊朗之間存在問題，因此伊朗隊將留在墨西哥，不會留在美國。

Strong teams like Argentina and France want to win. Japan and Norway have great players too. There will be three big parties to start the games in Mexico City, Toronto, and Los Angeles.

如阿根廷與法國等強隊都渴望奪冠。日本與挪威也擁有優秀的球員。墨西哥城、多倫多與洛杉磯將舉辦三場大型派對為賽事揭幕。

Conclusion

The 2026 World Cup is the biggest ever. It has problems with heat, the air, and angry countries.

2026年世界盃是史上規模最大的一次，但面臨高溫、空氣污染及國家衝突等問題。

Vocabulary Learning

🕒 Talking about the Future

When we talk about things that will happen in 2026, we use one simple word: will.

How to use it: Person/Thing + will + Action

  • The teams →\rightarrow will play
  • People →\rightarrow will travel
  • It →\rightarrow will be hot

🚩 Not happening (The Negative)

To say something is NOT going to happen, we use will not.

  • The Iran team →\rightarrow will not stay in the USA.

💡 Quick Vocabulary Tips

WordSimple Meaning
HostTo organize the event in your country
ExpensiveCosts a lot of money
TournamentA big sports competition

Vocabulary Learning

host (v.)
to organize or hold an event
Example:The city will host the World Cup matches next year.
play (v.)
to participate in a game
Example:The teams will play against each other on the field.
travel (v.)
to go from one place to another
Example:Many fans will travel by plane to watch the games.
plane (n.)
a vehicle that flies
Example:They booked a plane ticket to Mexico.
hot (adj.)
having a high temperature
Example:It will be very hot in the cities during the tournament.
city (n.)
a large town
Example:The matches will be held in several cities.
player (n.)
a person who plays a game
Example:Each player must bring their own water bottle.
water (n.)
liquid needed for drinking
Example:Players will have two water breaks in every game.
break (n.)
a pause or rest
Example:The water break is a short break during the match.
fan (n.)
a person who supports a team
Example:Fans are excited about the upcoming games.
bottle (n.)
a container for liquids
Example:Fans cannot bring their own water bottles into the stadium.
stadium (n.)
a large sports arena
Example:The stadium will be full of cheering fans.
ticket (n.)
a pass to enter an event
Example:Tickets are expensive for the World Cup.
expensive (adj.)
costing a lot of money
Example:The tickets are very expensive.
angry (adj.)
feeling upset or mad
Example:Some countries are angry about the high costs.
biggest (adj.)
the largest in size
Example:The 2026 World Cup is the biggest ever.
ever (adv.)
at any time in the past or future
Example:This is the biggest World Cup ever.
problem (n.)
an issue or difficulty
Example:The heat is a problem for many players.
stay (v.)
to remain in a place
Example:The Iran team will stay in Mexico.
win (v.)
to be victorious
Example:Strong teams want to win the tournament.
great (adj.)
of high quality or large
Example:France has great players.
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