World Cup 2026 French reading comprehension activity & questions Coupe du Monde

This World Cup 2026 French reading comprehension activity will teach your students about the soccer competition and the controversies surrounding it. Learn about the history of the Coupe du Monde, how the tournament is set up, and what is coming in future tournaments.

This French World Cup 2026 reading activity includes two versions of the article – one for novice learners (more basic vocabulary, simple tenses), and one for intermediate and advanced learners (includes imparfait, passé composé and expanded vocabulary). No matter which version you use with your students, the comprehension questions in French and English will allow them to show you that they’ve understood. Each reading includes a glossary at the bottom of the page.

The World Cup 2026 print version includes:

• 3-page article in French about the 2026 World Cup – in novice and intermediate/advanced versions
• 9 comprehension questions in English
• 9 comprehension questions in French
• Activity to get information about each team
• Activity to predict the winners of each group
• Resources page with links to videos and website
• Answer key