The 2026 World Cup

2026年世界盃


Introduction

The USA, Canada, and Mexico will host the 2026 World Cup. This tournament is very big. It has 48 teams.

美國、加拿大和墨西哥將共同主辦2026年世界盃。這次賽事規模非常大,共有48支球隊參賽。

Main Body

The rules are changing. There are more teams in the games. Referees will use new cameras to check goals and fouls. They want the game to be faster. Players must move quickly during kicks.

規則正在改變。參賽球隊增加了。裁判將使用新相機來檢查進球與犯規。他們希望比賽速度更快。球員在踢球時必須快速移動。

FIFA uses new technology. They use AI to help all teams. The ball has a special sensor inside. Referees will wear cameras on their bodies. This helps the people watching on TV.

FIFA使用了新技術。他們利用 AI 來幫助所有球隊。足球內部有一個特殊的感應器。裁判將在身上佩戴相機。這有助於電視觀眾觀賞。

Security is very important. Police use drones and robots to keep people safe. The government gives a lot of money for this. They want to stop bad people and drones.

安保至關重要。警方使用無人機和機器人來確保人員安全。政府為此投入了大量資金。他們希望阻止歹徒與無人機。

Conclusion

The 2026 World Cup is a big event. It uses new technology and strong security.

2026年世界盃是一項盛大活動。它使用了新技術和強大的安保措施。

Vocabulary Learning

The 'Doing' Words (Present Tense)

Look at how the text describes things happening now. We use a simple pattern: Person/Thing + Action.

  • The USA, Canada, and Mexico \rightarrow host
  • The rules \rightarrow are changing
  • Referees \rightarrow use
  • FIFA \rightarrow uses

The Secret Rule: When we talk about one person or organization (like FIFA or The Government), we often add an -s to the action word.

FIFA uses Government gives


Word Pairs for Size and Power

To reach A2, you need to describe things simply. The text uses these pairings:

WordPair / Meaning
BigBig event / Big tournament
FastMove quickly / Faster
StrongStrong security / Safe

Tip: Use "Very" to make these stronger. Example: "Very big" or "Very important."

Vocabulary Learning

tournament (n.)
A sports competition with many games and teams
Example:The tennis tournament lasts for two weeks.
referees (n.)
People who make sure players follow the rules in a game
Example:The referees use whistles to stop the game.
fouls (n.)
Wrong actions or breaking the rules in a sport
Example:The player got a yellow card for too many fouls.
technology (n.)
New machines and scientific ways of doing things
Example:Modern technology makes our lives easier.
sensor (n.)
A small device that detects light, heat, or movement
Example:The automatic door has a sensor to open.
security (n.)
The systems used to keep people and places safe
Example:Airport security checks all bags.
drones (n.)
Small flying machines without a pilot
Example:The photographer used drones to take pictures from the sky.
event (n.)
Something important that happens, like a party or a game
Example:The music festival is a very popular event.
Practice A2 words in a crossword