Printable crossword puzzle
Sports News Crossword Puzzle - June 18, 2026
A printable crossword puzzle based on recent sports news headlines and events.

Original puzzle
Puzzle files
Use the grid for solving and the key image to check the answers.
Crossword clues
Use these clues to solve the puzzle.
Horizontal
- 4From today's Sports News: 'He was playing so well' - _____ run out as NZ make breakthrough (7)
- 6From today's Sports News: England hit four in World Cup opener against _____ (7)
- 7From today's Sports News: _____ England captain Stokes to play for Durham (7)
- 10From today's Sports News: _____ boos and surprise results - World Cup talking points (9)
- 12From today's Sports News: _____ chases dream on same stage as idol Messi (8)
- 13From today's Sports News: _____ analysis: England look exciting but how can they tighten up? (8)
- 14From today's Sports News: _____ will face Greece in World Cup play-offs (9)
Vertical
- 1From today's Sports News: 'I never imagined something like this' - Nadal reflects on _____ 2008 win (9)
- 2From today's Sports News: 'He's led New Zealand's charge' - _____ scores first Test hundred (8)
- 3From today's Sports News: Lionesses will face _____ in World Cup play-offs (6)
- 5From today's Sports News: Tactical analysis: _____ look exciting but how can they tighten up? (7)
- 6From today's Sports News: Ivory Coast's Wahi denied entry to _____ (6)
- 8From today's Sports News: Dropped England captain Stokes to play for _____ (6)
- 9From today's Sports News: Dropped England captain _____ to play for Durham (6)
- 11From today's Sports News: Messi, Mbappe & _____ Jr - best World Cup goals from round one (8)
Create your own version
Reuse and customize this puzzle
Start with the words and clues from this puzzle. Adjust them, add your own words and generate a new version.
0/30 words
Customized puzzle

