ESL Questions FIFA World Cup
FIFA World Cup
The FIFA World Cup unites and divides the world. These 75 questions explore football, passion, and nationalism: What makes it special? Why does it matter? What's the impact? Can sport unite us? Does it exploit?
Beginner
Do you like football/soccer?
Have you watched the World Cup?
What country do you support?
Is the World Cup exciting?
Do you play football?
Is football popular where you live?
Have you gone to a match?
Do you watch every game?
How often is the World Cup?
Who's your favorite team?
Have you felt excited?
Do you get nervous during games?
What's your favorite part?
Have you celebrated a goal?
Is football a big deal?
Do you understand the rules?
Have you played football before?
What country has the best team?
Do you watch with friends?
Is the World Cup national pride?
Have you travelled to watch?
Do you bet on games?
Is football just a game?
Would you like to play professionally?
Does your family watch too?
Intermediate
Why is the World Cup important?
What makes it special?
How has football changed you?
Does national pride matter?
Have you felt passionate about a team?
How much is it about more than football?
What brings people together?
Does your country have tradition?
Have you felt national unity?
How does football affect communities?
What's the economic impact?
Should countries invest in it?
Is the World Cup fair?
Do some countries have advantage?
How important is winning?
Have you felt heartbreak?
What makes moments memorable?
Does culture affect how we play?
Is football a language?
How does it affect players?
What's the pressure like?
Is fame worth it?
How has the World Cup evolved?
What would ideal tournament look like?
What's the impact on your country?
Advanced
Is the World Cup about sport or nationalism?
How much does it fuel nationalism?
Can competition coexist with global unity?
Does hosting privilege wealthy nations?
Is the World Cup environmentally sustainable?
Should developing nations spend on stadiums?
How much corruption exists?
Are workers exploited?
Does the World Cup help or harm?
Is sport used for politics?
Should athletes be ambassadors?
Can sport transcend conflict?
How much does money control it?
Should there be salary caps?
Is it fair to wealthy teams?
Does globalization homogenize football?
Are traditional styles lost?
Should indigenous communities benefit?
Can sport resist commercialization?
Is spectacle over sport?
How much does media shape narrative?
Should broadcasting be regulated?
Is fandom healthy or obsessive?
Can we separate love of sport from nationalism?
What would ethical World Cup require?