How to Play Football Connections
16 football words. 4 hidden groups of 4. Find what connects them — could be clubs, countries, trophies, managers, stats or something more tricky. The colour of each group shows how hard it is, from yellow (straightforward) to purple (trickiest). You have 4 mistakes before game over, plus one free hint per puzzle. New puzzle every day — keep your streak alive.
Football Connections FAQ
How do I play Football Connections?
You are given 16 football words. Find 4 groups of 4 that share a hidden connection. Select 4 tiles and hit Submit. Correct groups lock in. You have 4 mistakes before game over.
How often does Football Connections update?
A brand new puzzle goes live every day at midnight.
What kind of connections are there?
Clubs, countries, trophies, managers, player stats, World Cup history and more. The colour of each group hints at how tricky it is — yellow is the most straightforward, purple is always the trickiest.
Is there a hint system?
Yes — tap the Hint button once per puzzle to reveal the category of one hidden group for free.
What does the streak counter mean?
Solve the daily puzzle to keep your streak alive. Miss a day or run out of mistakes and it resets to zero — your best streak is saved on this device.
Can I play old Football Connections puzzles?
Yes — use the arrows next to the puzzle title to browse previous days. Only today's result counts toward your streak.
Is Football Connections free?
Yes completely free. No sign up required.
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