World Cup Soccer

Clues in this puzzle

Across

• The crucial pass that directly sets up a teammate's goal (6)
• North American country co-hosting the massive 2026 tournament (6)
• A human barrier formed by defenders during a free kick (4)
• The squad leader who wears an armband (7)
• Northern co-host nation for the expanded 2026 tournament (6)
• Argentine legend who finally lifted the cup in 2022 (5)
• The opening round-robin stage before the knockout rounds (5)

Down

• Canadian host city gearing up for the 2026 global tournament (7)
• Texas host city preparing its venues for the 2026 games (6)
• The mesh target behind the goalkeeper (3)
• The international governing body organizing the global tournament [1.1.1] (4)
• The shrill sound that stops play or ends the match (7)
• The grassy playing surface, or a salesman's spiel (5)
• A restart kick taken from the intersection of the touchline and goal line (6)
• A team's matching shirt, shorts, and socks (3)

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