Illustrated UEFA Europa League scene — AI-generated artwork behind this tournament's word search puzzle
Free UEFA Europa League word search. We picked 12 themed words — its format, its trophy, and the traditions around it — and laid them out on a 15×15 grid. Drag across the letters to find every word on the list.
Words to find: GROUPSTAGE, ROUNDOF32, ROUNDOF16, QUARTERFINAL, SEMIFINAL, KNOCKOUT, AWAYGOALS, REPLAY, PENALTY, SHOOTOUT, GOALKEEPER, DEFENDER.
Every word on the list appears exactly once. Words can run forwards or backwards, so scan both directions before you move on.
UEFA Europa League word list, defined
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.
KNOCKOUT/nɒk.aʊt/ · noun, verb
A knockout is a blow that knocks someone or something out, or a decisive victory or success. In boxing, a knockout is when a boxer is knocked out by a punch. Related: knockdown, KO, victory, triumph.
REPLAY/riːˈpleɪ/ · verb, noun
To play or show (a piece of recorded music, a video, etc.) again. A recording or broadcast of a sports event, etc., that is shown again, especially on television. Related: re-air, replay back, re-show, repeat.
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.
GOALKEEPER/ˈɡoʊlkɪpiər/ · noun
The player on a sports team, especially soccer, whose job is to prevent the ball from entering the goal by catching or deflecting it. Related: goal tender, goal mind, keeper, net minder.
DEFENDER/dɪˈfɛndər/ · noun
A person or thing that defends or protects something or someone. A player on a sports team whose main job is to prevent the opposing team from scoring. Related: protector, guardian, savior, preserver.