A competition in which many teams play against each other to win a final prize.
Tournament
A particular version or year of an event that happens regularly.
Edition
The team or person that wins a competition.
Champion
To successfully enter a competition by winning earlier games or meeting requirements.
To Qualify
The first round of a tournament, where teams are divided into small groups and play against each other. The best teams from each group move forward.
Group Stage
The later stages of a tournament where the losing team is immediately eliminated from the competition.
Knockout Rounds
A large silver or gold cup or prize given to the winner of a competition
Trophy
People who passionately follow and cheer for a specific team or sport.
Fans / Supporters
The nation that organizes and holds the event in its own cities and stadiums
Host Country
A special show or performance that officially marks the beginning of the tournament
Opening Ceremony
An additional period of play (usually 30 minutes) added to a match when the score is tied after the regular 90 minutes.
Extra Time
A way to decide the winner of a tied match, where each team takes turns kicking the ball from the penalty mark against the opposing goalkeeper
Penalty Shootout
The official on the field who makes sure the players follow the rules and makes important decisions during the game
Referee
A large, often open-air, building with many seats where sports events and concerts are held
Stadium
A point scored when the ball completely crosses the line into the net; also, the structure with a net where players try to score
Goal
The player whose main job is to stop the ball from entering the goal
Goalkeeper
