List of FA Cup finals

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

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Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the FA Cup final?The FA Cup final is the biggest football match in England. It is played each year in May and decides who wins the oldest football trophy in the world.
2. Where is the FA Cup final usually played?Most finals are played at Wembley Stadium in London. In the past, finals were also held at places like the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff, Goodison Park in Liverpool, and Old Trafford in Manchester.

Knockout Competition: A tournament format where the loser of each match is eliminated from further competition.
The Football Association (The FA): The national governing body responsible for the organization and regulation of football in England.
Showpiece Finale: The climactic final match of a competition, often regarded as the most significant event of the season.
Replay: An additional match played to determine a winner when the initial fixture ends in a draw, a rule largely phased out for finals.