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“World Cup” ESL Discussion Questions

I. World Cup History

1. Can you name some of the most famous players from previous World Cups?
2. Do you know anything about the history of the World Cup?
3. Can you name some of the teams that have won the World Cup in the past?
4. Who were the finalists in 2022?
5. In which city was the last World Cup final played?

II. Watching the World Cup

6. Do you like to watch the World Cup?
7. Would you rather watch soccer or American Football? Why?
8. What is your favorite sport to watch on TV?
9. What other sports do you like to watch on television or in person?
10. Do you think your team will win the next World Cup?

III. Playing Soccer

11. What is your favorite sport to play? Why?
12. Have you ever played soccer before?
13. Do you think it’s hard to be a soccer player? Why or why not?
14. Are there any sports that are not played in your country?
15. Do you think it’s important for countries to participate in the World Cup? Why or why not?

IV. World Cup Opinions

16. Do you think it’s a good idea to have a country’s entire population cheering for one team? Why or why not?
17. Do you think that technology has made football more popular?
18. Is the World Cup more popular than the Olympic Games?
19. Do you like soccer? Why or why not?
20. What are your favorite teams?

V. Future World Cups

21. How did your country perform in the last World Cup?
22. Which country do you think will win the next World Cup?
23. What do you think about the next World Cup location?
24. Do you plan to watch the next World Cup?
25. What is your favorite memory from a past World Cup?

VI. World Cup Culture

26. How do people celebrate the World Cup in your country?
27. What songs do you associate with the World Cup?
28. What food do you like to eat while watching the World Cup?
29. Do you have any special traditions for watching the World Cup?
30. How do you feel when your team wins or loses?

VII. World Cup Impact

31. How does the World Cup affect your country?
32. Do you think the World Cup brings people together?
33. What impact does the World Cup have on young players?
34. How do you think the World Cup affects tourism?
35. Do you think the World Cup promotes peace?

VIII. World Cup and Technology

36. How has technology changed the way we watch the World Cup?
37. Do you think VAR (Video Assistant Referee) is a good idea?
38. What role does social media play during the World Cup?
39. How do you feel about watching games in virtual reality?
40. What new technologies do you think will be used in future World Cups?

IX. World Cup and Youth

41. Do you think watching the World Cup inspires kids to play soccer?
42. What advice would you give to young soccer players?
43. How can schools promote soccer among students?
44. What role do youth leagues play in soccer?
45. How can parents support their children in soccer?

X. World Cup and Community

46. How does the World Cup affect your local community?
47. Do you think local businesses benefit from the World Cup?
48. What events do you think should happen in your community during the World Cup?
49. How can communities come together during the World Cup?
50. What is your favorite community memory from a World Cup?

XI. World Cup and Identity

51. How does the World Cup affect national pride?
52. Do you think the World Cup helps people connect with their culture?
53. How do you feel when your country wins the World Cup?
54. What does it mean to you to support your national team?
55. How do you celebrate when your team wins?

XII. World Cup and Future

56. What changes would you like to see in future World Cups?
57. How do you think soccer will change in the next 10 years?
58. What do you hope to see in the next World Cup?
59. Do you think soccer will become more popular in the future?
60. How can we make soccer more accessible to everyone?
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