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World Cup 2026: Cities Get Ready for Big Event

The 2026 World Cup is coming to the United States soon. Cities are preparing places for teams to stay and train. Argentina picked Kansas City as their home base.

1 min readLevel 3March 24, 2026

By Flalingo Editorial Team

Vocabulary

Study these words before reading the article. Click the audio button to hear pronunciation.

prepare

/prɪˈpeər/

verb

To get ready for something that will happen

“We need to prepare food for the party.”

base camp

/beɪs kæmp/

noun

A main place where a group stays and works from

“The team set up a base camp near the mountain.”

recover

/rɪˈkʌvər/

verb

To get better after being tired or sick

“She needs time to recover after the long trip.”

facility

/fəˈsɪləti/

noun

A building or place made for a special purpose

“The sports facility has a big swimming pool.”

expand

/ɪkˈspænd/

verb

To become bigger or make something bigger

“The company wants to expand to new countries.”

excited

/ɪkˈsaɪtɪd/

adjective

Feeling very happy about something that will happen

“The children are excited about the school trip.”

Article

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The 2026 World Cup is only three months away. This will be the biggest World Cup ever. It will have 48 teams, not 32. Games will be in the US, Canada, and Mexico. Cities are working hard to get ready.

Each team needs a base camp. A base camp is where players live and train. They also rest and recover there. Argentina chose Kansas City for their camp. About 100,000 Argentine fans may visit the city.

Kansas City has great facilities for the players. There are special fields and recovery rooms. Players can eat and sleep at the center. Local leaders spent over a year preparing everything. Fans around the world are very excited.

Comprehension Quiz

Test your understanding of the article with these multiple-choice questions.

1
How many teams will play in the 2026 World Cup?
2
Which city did Argentina choose for their base camp?
3
What is a base camp used for?
4
How many Argentine fans may visit Kansas City?
5
Which countries will host the 2026 World Cup?

Discussion

Answer these comprehension questions about the article.

1
How many teams will play in the 2026 World Cup?
2
Where did Argentina choose for their base camp?
3
What do teams do at their base camps?
4
How many Argentine fans may travel to Kansas City?
5
Which three countries will host the World Cup games?

Further Discussion

Share your opinions on these open-ended questions.

1
Have you ever watched a World Cup game? What was it like?
2
What sport do you enjoy watching the most and why?
3
Would you like to travel to see a big sports event?
4
What do you think a city needs to host a World Cup?
5
Do you think big sports events are good for cities? Why or why not?