The 2026 World Cup Problems

2026年世界盃的問題


Introduction

Canada, Mexico, and the USA will host the 2026 World Cup. Now, 48 teams will play in the tournament.

加拿大、墨西哥與美國將共同舉辦2026年世界盃。現在將有48支球隊參加這項賽事。

Main Body

More teams are playing, but some people think the games are not as good. The countries are very big. Players must travel far. It is very hot in the summer. Now, players must stop for water breaks in every game.

參賽球隊增加了,但有些人認為比賽品質下降了。這些國家規模很大,球員必須長途跋涉。夏天天氣非常炎熱,現在每場比賽都必須安排飲水休息時間。

The USA and Iran are angry and do not speak. Iran moved its camp to Mexico. The USA gave visas to players, but not to some staff. The USA says these people are dangerous. Some players from Iraq also had problems with the police.

美國與伊朗關係緊張且互不理會。伊朗將訓練營遷至墨西哥。美國向球員發放簽證,但拒絕部分隨隊職員。美國稱這些人具有危險性。部分來自伊拉克的球員也與警方發生了衝突。

Tickets are now very expensive. Many people are unhappy because they cannot buy tickets. However, fans in cities like London are happy. They have special places to watch the games together.

現在門票非常昂貴。許多人因為買不到票而感到不快。然而,像倫敦等城市的球迷則很開心,他們有專門的場所可以聚集在一起觀看比賽。

Conclusion

Many people want to watch the 2026 World Cup. But security, money, and angry leaders make the event difficult.

許多人都想觀看2026年世界盃。但安保、資金以及領導人之間的對立,使得這次賽事充滿困難。

Vocabulary Learning

💡 The 'Feeling' Words

In the text, we see words that tell us if people are happy or sad. To reach A2, you need to describe basic emotions.

  • Angry \rightarrow The USA and Iran are angry.
  • Unhappy \rightarrow Many people are unhappy.
  • Happy \rightarrow Fans in London are happy.

🌍 Talking about Places

When we describe countries or cities, we use Very + Adjective to make the meaning stronger.

  • Big \rightarrow Very big (The countries are very big)
  • Hot \rightarrow Very hot (It is very hot)
  • Expensive \rightarrow Very expensive (Tickets are very expensive)

🛠️ Action Words (Present Simple)

Notice how the text describes facts. We add an -s when talking about one person or one thing:

  • One country \rightarrow The USA says.
  • Many people \rightarrow People think.

Vocabulary Learning

host (v.)
To organize and have an event in your country
Example:Canada will host the World Cup in 2026.
tournament (n.)
A sports competition with many games
Example:The tennis tournament lasts for two weeks.
visa (n.)
An official paper that lets you enter a country
Example:I need a visa to travel to the USA.
staff (n.)
The group of people who work for a team or company
Example:The team staff includes the coach and doctors.
expensive (adj.)
Costing a lot of money
Example:The hotel room is too expensive for me.
security (n.)
The people or systems that keep a place safe
Example:There is a lot of security at the airport.
Practice A2 words in a crossword