The FIFA Men’s World Cup 2026 takes place in the US, Canada and Mexico in June and July. Using this reading comprehension pack, pupils will learn about the history of the World Cup. They will learn when it was established as an event, some of the winners and where it has been hosted.
A series of comprehension questions are included to check pupils’ understanding of what has been read, with answers provided.
The resource could be used in whole-class, group guided reading sessions or as an independent reading activity. It could also be read aloud to a class to teach them about the history of the tournament and harness their interest and curiosity about the event.
What is the FIFA Men’s World Cup?
The FIFA Men’s World Cup (also known as the World Cup) is a football event that takes place every four years. It is the most widely watched sporting event in the world, with 48 teams taking part.
KS2 resource pack contents
- The FIFA Men’s World Cup text
- The FIFA Men’s World Cup comprehension questions and answer sheet
National Curriculum programme of study links
ENGLISH
- Pupils should understand what they read by checking that a book makes sense to them, discussing their understanding and exploring the meaning of words in context.
We also have a KS2 World Cup oracy pack.