Illustrated FIFA World Cup scene — AI-generated artwork behind this tournament's word search puzzle
Play a FIFA World Cup word search free online. We built the 12-word list around its format, its trophy, and the traditions around it, then scattered it across a 15×15 grid — horizontal, vertical and diagonal. Find them all to clear the board.
Words to find: FIFA, TROPHY, GOLDEN, BOOT, HEADER, PENALTY, SHOOTOUT, ROUNDOF16, QUARTERFINAL, SEMIFINAL, GROUPSTAGE, QUALIFYING.
Found words stay highlighted, so the grid gets easier to read as you go and the final few tend to fall quickly.
FIFA World Cup word list, defined
TROPHY/ˈtroʊfi/ · noun
An object given as a symbol of achievement or excellence, typically awarded to the winner of a competition or contest. A prize or honor given to someone for their achievements or accomplishments. Related: prize, medal, award, cup.
GOLDEN/ˈɡɒldən/ · adjective
Having a bright yellow color, like gold; extremely good or excellent. Related: golden, gilded, aurous, brassy.
BOOT/bʊt/ · noun, verb
A boot is a type of footwear that covers the foot and lower leg. To boot something or someone means to add or include something extra. Related: shoe, footwear, hiking boot, wellington.
HEADER/ˈhɛdər/ · noun, verb
The part at the top of a document or webpage that typically contains the title or a summary of its contents. To place something at the top of a document or webpage. Related: title, heading, caption, label.
PENALTY/ˈpɛnəlti/ · noun, verb
A punishment or penalty is a consequence for doing something wrong or not following the rules. A penalty can also be a charge or fee for something. Related: punishment, fine, charge, fee.
SHOOTOUT/ˈʃuːtaʊt/ · noun
A contest or competition, especially in a sport, in which the outcome is decided by a sudden and decisive action, such as a goal or a shot. Related: contest, competition, duel, match.
QUARTERFINAL/kwɔrtərˈfaɪnəl/ · noun
The stage of a competition that comes after the semifinals and before the finals, typically involving four teams or players. Related: semifinal, final, playoff, elimination round.
SEMIFINAL/sɛmɪˈfaɪnəl/ · noun
The final round of competition before the final, typically involving two teams or individuals. Related: final, intermediate, preliminary, quarterfinal.
QUALIFYING/kwɒˈlaɪfɪŋ/ · adjective
Serving to qualify or make something more precise; having the power to qualify or make something more precise. Related: qualifying, precise, authoritative, exact.