SURVIVAL GUIDE · FIFA WORLD CUP 2026

How to sound like a fan
even if you're not into soccer

Survival guide for the 2026 World Cup · The tournament starts June 11. You have time. Barely.

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01 · PHRASES THAT SAVE YOUR LIFE

Phrases that save your life

Click on each card to discover why it works. The social survival coach approves each one.

02 · SITUATION SIMULATOR

🎮 What would you say if…?

8 real match situations. Choose the right answer and prove you can survive any World Cup watch party.

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Emergency Training

8 rounds. Real situations. No safety net. By the end you'll know if you can go to a World Cup watch party without committing social offside.

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03 · BEHAVIOR MANUAL

How to cheer without committing offside

The definitive guide on what to do and what not to do during a match. Toggle between correct mode and disaster mode.

04 · TACTICAL ARSENAL

🎲 Tactical analysis generator

Generate phrases that sound very professional. Courtesy of the fake soccer analysis science.

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05 · EMERGENCY DICTIONARY

Emergency glossary

Everything you need to know about soccer, explained as if you have zero context. Search any term.

06 · FINAL EXAM

Final quiz: How much do you actually know?

5 questions. No second chances. The jury is merciless.

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Frequently asked questions

When does the 2026 World Cup start?

The 2026 World Cup begins on June 11, 2026 and ends on July 19, 2026. The final will be played at MetLife Stadium in New York/New Jersey, United States.

What is offside in soccer?

Offside occurs when an attacking player is closer to the opponent's goal line than both the ball and the second-to-last defender at the moment of the pass. VAR reviews it with millimeter-precision lines for several minutes.

What is VAR?

VAR (Video Assistant Referee) is the video review system that assists the main referee. It's used to review goals, penalties, red cards and cases of mistaken identity. It generates unanimous debate worldwide.

How long does a soccer match last?

A match lasts 90 minutes in two 45-minute halves, plus stoppage time decided by the referee. In knockout rounds there can be extra time (2×15 min) and a penalty shootout.

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