2026 World Cup Kickoff

Clues in this puzzle

Across

• The round-robin stage before the knockout rounds begin (5)
• The grassy stage where the beautiful game is played (5)
• International governing body organizing the global tournament (4)
• Pacific Northwest host city where Lumen Field is located (7)
• Ontario host city featuring BMO Field (7)
• Historic Mexico City venue hosting the opening match of the 2026 tournament (6)

Down

• Golden prize hoisted by the tournament champions (6)
• The elimination tree teams navigate to reach the final (7)
• Forward whose primary role is to find the back of the net (7)
• Tim, the speedy American winger with a famous footballing father (4)
• Georgia host city featuring matches at Mercedes-Benz Stadium (7)
• Gio, the dynamic American attacking midfielder (5)
• Illegal challenge that results in a free kick (4)

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