Wednesday 15th July

LC: To use a marking ladder to improve my writing by giving helpful feedback to myself and others.

There are 48 national teams in the 2026 Men’s World Cup and a total of 104 matches will be played in 16 different football stadiums. This is more than ever before. The teams will be split into 12 groups of four teams.

Following the group stage matches, the top two teams from each group will go through to the knockout stage. They will be joined there by the eight best third-placed teams. This consists of a round of 32 teams, quarter-finals, semi-finals and a final.

R - How many national teams are taking part in the 2026 Men's World Cup?

I - How do you know this World Cup is bigger than previous tournaments?

C - Why does the author explain how teams move from the group stage to the knockout stage?

Answer the question below and then use the text to explain how you know.

How do you know the real Men's World Cup trophy is very valuable?

I know that the real Men's World Cup trophy is very valuable because it says in the text _____________________.

How do you know that more than one team receives an award?

How do you know that goalkeepers can win a special award?