FIFA World Cup Cross-Curricular Lessons & Activities

About This Collection

Get your students ready for the excitement of the FIFA World Cup with this engaging, cross-curricular collection of lessons and activities! From geography and culture to math, ELA, and physical education, this collection helps students connect classroom learning to one of the world’s biggest sporting events.

Whether you’re teaching elementary, middle, or high school students, these resources offer creative ways to build global awareness, strengthen critical thinking skills, and spark student engagement through the universal appeal of soccer.

Perfect for classrooms looking to celebrate the World Cup while making authentic academic connections, this collection brings the energy of the tournament into every subject area.

Resources

• How To Play Soccer
• English Language Arts
• News Lessons
• 2026 Host Countries

Lesson: At The Soccer Match: Math for K-5
Handout, Worksheet • Grades K-5

Lesson: Soccer Unit Plan
Activity • Grades 1-5

Lesson: Soccer Unit (6 lessons) for grades 3-8
Lesson Plan • Grades 3-8

Lesson: Soccer Unit plan for middle grades
Activity • Grades 6-8

Lesson: 10 Lesson Soccer Unit for grades 6-8
Lesson Plan • Grades 6-8

Lesson: Soccer test reviewed by Reading Coach
Assessment • Grades 6-8

Lesson: High School Physical Education: SOCCER
Lesson Plan • Grades 9-12