The stadiums of the 2026 World Cup
Lesson plan overview
This A2–B1 ESL lesson is dedicated to football stadiums and the stadiums of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the USA, Canada, and Mexico. Students learn useful stadium-related vocabulary, watch a short video, and discuss the World Cup 2026. You can find more football-related lessons here.
The lesson starts with a few conversation questions about stadiums and sporting events. Then, students compare different ways to watch a football match (e.g. at home, in a bar, at the stadium, or at a public screening).
Vocabulary: Students learn basic vocabulary about stadiums (e.g. pitch, stands, concession stand, box seats, hospitality, gate, ticket office). They match the words to their definitions and complete 10 sentences with the correct word. After that, they discuss a few conversation questions to activate the vocabulary. Next, students read a short text about the stages of the FIFA World Cup 2026 and review key tournament vocabulary (group stage, knockout rounds, Round of 32, Round of 16, quarter-finals, semi-finals, final match, etc.).
Speaking: Students discuss conversation questions about the FIFA World Cup 2026, possible contenders, young players, stadiums, and the experience of watching football tournaments.
Listening: Students watch a video called “FIFA World Cup 2026 All Stadiums” and complete several comprehension activities. They learn about the number of teams, matches, and host cities, as well as the stadiums in the USA, Canada, and Mexico, and the technology and benefits connected to the tournament.
Finally, students reflect on the lesson, review new vocabulary and corrections, and complete a homework research task on modern stadium features, World Cup stadiums, or how sports stadiums are becoming more environmentally friendly.
For more speaking practice, you can check out the conversation cards.
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