FIFA World Cup Activities for Kids: A Family Around-the-World Challenge
Looking for fun FIFA World Cup activities for kids and families? The World Cup is the perfect chance to bring a little international adventure into your home with soccer, snacks, crafts, culture, and family fun!
Pick a country, find it on the map, color the flag, try a snack, learn a fun phrase, and cheer together!
How to Create Your FIFA World Cup Family Challenge
Choose one World Cup country to explore each day or each week. Kids can complete simple activities at home while learning about different places around the world.
- ⚽ Find the country on a map
- 🎨 Color or draw the country’s flag
- 🍽 Try a snack or meal inspired by that country
- 🗣 Learn how to say “hello” or “Go team!”
- 📺 Watch part of a match or highlights together
- 📸 Take a family photo in your team colors
8 World Cup Countries Kids Can Explore From Home
United States
Wear red, white, and blue, make backyard sliders or fruit kabobs, and talk about what it means to welcome fans from around the world.
Mexico
Make tacos, quesadillas, or chips and guacamole, then learn about Mexico’s love of soccer and colorful celebrations.
Canada
Try pancakes, maple-inspired snacks, or a breakfast-for-dinner night while finding Canada on the map.
Brazil
Turn up some music, wear yellow and green, and learn why Brazil is one of the most famous soccer countries in the world.
Argentina
Make a simple sandwich night, learn about tango music, and cheer for one of the most passionate soccer fan bases.
France
Try croissants, fruit, or a simple cheese plate, then learn a few French words together.
Japan
Make rice bowls, try edamame, or learn how to say hello in Japanese: Konnichiwa.
England
Host a tea-time snack, make mini sandwiches, and talk about why soccer is often called football around the world.
Create a World Cup Passport for your child and add a sticker, stamp, or drawing each time your family completes a country challenge.
Create a FIFA World Cup Passport for Kids
For each country, include:
- Country name
- Flag
- Favorite food tried
- One fun fact
- Team colors
- Match watched
- Favorite moment
Easy Soccer Activities for Kids at Home
After watching a match, head outside for your own family soccer fun. Use cones, shoes, laundry baskets, or pool noodles to create a mini goal.
- Most goals in one minute
- Best silly goal celebration
- Parent vs. kid penalty kicks
- Sibling passing challenge
- Family trick-shot contest
Looking for More Soccer Fun in Greater North Houston?
If your child is inspired by the FIFA World Cup, check out local soccer programs, summer camps, and youth sports opportunities throughout The Woodlands, Conroe, Montgomery, Spring, Humble, Kingwood, and Greater North Houston areas.
Be sure to visit Macaroni Kid Greater North Houston and Macaroni Kid The Woodlands-Montgomery for more family-friendly events, activities, and local resources.
Snap a photo of your snacks, flags, team colors, backyard soccer game, or World Cup Passport and tag Macaroni Kid.
Let the games — and the family fun — begin!
