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The Case of the Missing Golden Cup

Someone stole the Golden Cup right before the big final game! Coach Alex needs your detective skills to find the cleat thief before kickoff.

Suspects

Possible suspects

Cross off a row as each clue rules it out. On screen, tap a row.

21 of 21 still in play

Name	Signature Move	Secret Gear	Kicking Foot	Hair Style	Match Weakness
Alex Morgan	SUPER HEADER	TURBO HEADBAND	LEFT FOOTED KICK	SPIKED ORANGE HAIR	MUDDY GRASS
Megan Rapinoe	LASER KICK	SHIELD SOCKS	RIGHT FOOTED KICK	NEON GREEN MOHAWK	SQUEAKY WHISTLE
Neymar Jr	GOLDEN BOOTS KICK	ROCKET JERSEY	RIGHT FOOTED KICK	SPIKED ORANGE HAIR	SQUEAKY WHISTLE
Lionel Messi	LASER KICK	MAGNET SHIN GUARDS	LEFT FOOTED KICK	NEON GREEN MOHAWK	SQUEAKY WHISTLE
Alexia Putellas	STICKY GLOVES CATCH	TURBO HEADBAND	LEFT FOOTED KICK	SPIKED ORANGE HAIR	SQUEAKY WHISTLE
Alisson Becker	GOLDEN BOOTS KICK	PHANTOM CLEATS	RIGHT FOOTED KICK	BLUE PONYTAIL	MUDDY GRASS
Kylian Mbappe	SONIC WHISTLE BLAST	ROCKET JERSEY	LEFT FOOTED KICK	BLUE PONYTAIL	YELLOW CARD
Marcus Rashford	SONIC WHISTLE BLAST	PHANTOM CLEATS	LEFT FOOTED KICK	SPIKED ORANGE HAIR	SQUEAKY WHISTLE
Heung Min Son	LASER KICK	MAGNET SHIN GUARDS	LEFT FOOTED KICK	SPIKED ORANGE HAIR	YELLOW CARD
Luka Modric	SONIC WHISTLE BLAST	SHIELD SOCKS	LEFT FOOTED KICK	NEON GREEN MOHAWK	SQUEAKY WHISTLE
Mohamed Salah	STICKY GLOVES CATCH	MAGNET SHIN GUARDS	LEFT FOOTED KICK	SPIKED ORANGE HAIR	YELLOW CARD
Guillermo Ochoa	SONIC WHISTLE BLAST	SHIELD SOCKS	LEFT FOOTED KICK	BLUE PONYTAIL	YELLOW CARD
Alphonso Davies	STICKY GLOVES CATCH	ROCKET JERSEY	LEFT FOOTED KICK	NEON GREEN MOHAWK	SQUEAKY WHISTLE
Christian Pulisic	LASER KICK	MAGNET SHIN GUARDS	LEFT FOOTED KICK	SPIKED ORANGE HAIR	SQUEAKY WHISTLE
Cristiano Ronaldo	STICKY GLOVES CATCH	PHANTOM CLEATS	LEFT FOOTED KICK	SPIKED ORANGE HAIR	MUDDY GRASS
Erling Haaland	SONIC WHISTLE BLAST	SHIELD SOCKS	LEFT FOOTED KICK	NEON GREEN MOHAWK	YELLOW CARD
Kevin De Bruyne	GOLDEN BOOTS KICK	ROCKET JERSEY	LEFT FOOTED KICK	SPIKED ORANGE HAIR	MUDDY GRASS
Harry Kane	LASER KICK	MAGNET SHIN GUARDS	RIGHT FOOTED KICK	NEON GREEN MOHAWK	SQUEAKY WHISTLE
Bukayo Saka	SUPER HEADER	MAGNET SHIN GUARDS	LEFT FOOTED KICK	NEON GREEN MOHAWK	SQUEAKY WHISTLE
Marta Vieira	STICKY GLOVES CATCH	MAGNET SHIN GUARDS	LEFT FOOTED KICK	SPIKED ORANGE HAIR	SQUEAKY WHISTLE
Gio Reyna	SONIC WHISTLE BLAST	SHIELD SOCKS	LEFT FOOTED KICK	SPIKED ORANGE HAIR	SQUEAKY WHISTLE

Clue 1

Multiplication facts (1-12)

The coach counts the match balls. They are lined up in four rows with six balls in each row. Multiplying these gives us our first clue about the thief.

Solve each problem to learn its letter. Then write that letter in every box that shows the same number, and read the secret clue.

121

11 × 8 =T

3 × 12 =E

7 × 9 =D

7 × 7 =I

11 × 11 =P

7 × 8 =S

3 × 5 =O

8 × 8 =M

1 × 3 =C

1 × 2 =V

2 × 7 =A

3 × 9 =N

12 × 4 =H

1 × 9 =L

0/14 letters found

Clue 2

Place value (tens & ones)

We found a jersey tag near the benches. The digit in the tens place is much larger than the ones place. Looking at this value reveals the next clue.

Solve each problem to learn its letter. Then write that letter in every box that shows the same number, and read the secret clue.

What number has 6 tens and 6 ones?T

What number has 4 tens and 6 ones?K

What number has 4 tens and 1 one?C

What number has 9 tens and 0 ones?A

What number has 4 tens and 0 ones?F

What number has 7 tens and 1 one?V

What number has 4 tens and 3 ones?O

What number has 5 tens and 3 ones?N

What number has 2 tens and 6 ones?E

What number has 1 ten and 3 ones?H

What number has 1 ten and 8 ones?L

What number has 9 tens and 8 ones?S

What number has 5 tens and 0 ones?I

What number has 2 tens and 1 one?Y

What number has 3 tens and 0 ones?W

0/15 letters found

Clue 3

Addition

The referee added up all the foul cards from the weekend games. Adding the red and yellow cards gives us a secret sum that points to a clue.

Solve each problem to learn its letter. Then write that letter in every box that shows the same number, and read the secret clue.

358

985

490

899

239

358

875

468

790

769

783

985

567

625

239

985

567

913

781

985

567

769

239

277

783

202

985

567

358

202

567

625

468

129 + 229 =A

205 + 420 =L

361 + 429 =W

548 + 437 =S

330 + 451 =P

491 + 278 =H

120 + 157 =M

73 + 166 =E

302 + 265 =T

478 + 305 =I

213 + 255 =Y

586 + 313 =U

219 + 271 =Q

465 + 448 =O

536 + 339 =K

97 + 105 =N

0/16 letters found

Clue 4

Subtraction

We checked the air pressure of the game ball. We subtracted the low pressure from the target pressure to find the difference and get our next clue.

Solve each problem to learn its letter. Then write that letter in every box that shows the same number, and read the secret clue.

681

748

209

675

517

266

762

338

137

877

701

517

287

137

209

338

592

137

681

195

517

636

703

762

877

703

287

517

703

784

338

636

819 - 138 =S

926 - 251 =K

776 - 184 =W

671 - 333 =R

978 - 275 =T

903 - 26 =N

1149 - 365 =U

508 - 242 =D

984 - 348 =F

1010 - 309 =G

251 - 114 =A

498 - 211 =H

770 - 22 =P

825 - 308 =E

424 - 215 =I

417 - 222 =L

960 - 198 =O

0/17 letters found

Clue 5

Division facts (1-12) — the last clue

To celebrate, the captain shared twenty-four orange slices equally among eight players. Dividing them up gives a number that unlocks the final clue.

First solve each problem. Then find each answer in the list below and cross that sentence out. One sentence will be left — that's exactly what the villain did!

Step 1 — solve these

20 ÷ 5 = ?

18 ÷ 6 = ?

16 ÷ 8 = ?

54 ÷ 9 = ?

8 ÷ 8 = ?

45 ÷ 5 = ?

40 ÷ 4 = ?

5 ÷ 1 = ?

14 ÷ 2 = ?

108 ÷ 9 = ?

32 ÷ 4 = ?

Step 2 — cross out the sentence with each answer

1.The villain scores with a super header, then slips away wearing phantom cleats.

2.The villain makes a save with sticky gloves, then dribbles fast with a turbo headband.

3.The villain blows a loud sonic whistle, then blocks defenders with shield socks.

4.The villain fires a powerful laser kick, then escapes using magnet shin guards.

5.The villain makes a save with sticky gloves, then slips away wearing phantom cleats.

6.The villain unleashes a golden boots kick, then blocks defenders with shield socks.

7.The villain scores with a super header, then blocks defenders with shield socks.

8.The villain fires a powerful laser kick, then slips away wearing phantom cleats.

9.The villain blows a loud sonic whistle, then slips away wearing phantom cleats.

10.The villain fires a powerful laser kick, then zooms away in a rocket jersey.

11.The villain makes a save with sticky gloves, then escapes using magnet shin guards.

12.The villain blows a loud sonic whistle, then escapes using magnet shin guards.

Solve it

Name the culprit

Choose the one suspect left standing.

Answer Key — The Case of the Missing Golden Cup

Culprit: Marta Vieira (STICKY GLOVES CATCH · MAGNET SHIN GUARDS · LEFT FOOTED KICK · SPIKED ORANGE HAIR · SQUEAKY WHISTLE)

Clue 1 (Multiplication facts (1-12)): "THE VILLAIN DOES NOT HAVE PHANTOM CLEATS"
11 × 8 = 88 (T) · 3 × 12 = 36 (E) · 7 × 9 = 63 (D) · 7 × 7 = 49 (I) · 11 × 11 = 121 (P) · 7 × 8 = 56 (S) · 3 × 5 = 15 (O) · 8 × 8 = 64 (M) · 1 × 3 = 3 (C) · 1 × 2 = 2 (V) · 2 × 7 = 14 (A) · 3 × 9 = 27 (N) · 12 × 4 = 48 (H) · 1 × 9 = 9 (L)
Clue 2 (Place value (tens & ones)): "THE VILLAIN KICKS WITH THE LEFT FOOT ONLY"
What number has 6 tens and 6 ones? = 66 (T) · What number has 4 tens and 6 ones? = 46 (K) · What number has 4 tens and 1 one? = 41 (C) · What number has 9 tens and 0 ones? = 90 (A) · What number has 4 tens and 0 ones? = 40 (F) · What number has 7 tens and 1 one? = 71 (V) · What number has 4 tens and 3 ones? = 43 (O) · What number has 5 tens and 3 ones? = 53 (N) · What number has 2 tens and 6 ones? = 26 (E) · What number has 1 ten and 3 ones? = 13 (H) · What number has 1 ten and 8 ones? = 18 (L) · What number has 9 tens and 8 ones? = 98 (S) · What number has 5 tens and 0 ones? = 50 (I) · What number has 2 tens and 1 one? = 21 (Y) · What number has 3 tens and 0 ones? = 30 (W)
Clue 3 (Addition): "A SQUEAKY WHISTLE STOPS THEM INSTANTLY"
129 + 229 = 358 (A) · 205 + 420 = 625 (L) · 361 + 429 = 790 (W) · 548 + 437 = 985 (S) · 330 + 451 = 781 (P) · 491 + 278 = 769 (H) · 120 + 157 = 277 (M) · 73 + 166 = 239 (E) · 302 + 265 = 567 (T) · 478 + 305 = 783 (I) · 213 + 255 = 468 (Y) · 586 + 313 = 899 (U) · 219 + 271 = 490 (Q) · 465 + 448 = 913 (O) · 536 + 339 = 875 (K) · 97 + 105 = 202 (N)
Clue 4 (Subtraction): "SPIKED ORANGE HAIR WAS LEFT ON THE TURF"
819 - 138 = 681 (S) · 926 - 251 = 675 (K) · 776 - 184 = 592 (W) · 671 - 333 = 338 (R) · 978 - 275 = 703 (T) · 903 - 26 = 877 (N) · 1149 - 365 = 784 (U) · 508 - 242 = 266 (D) · 984 - 348 = 636 (F) · 1010 - 309 = 701 (G) · 251 - 114 = 137 (A) · 498 - 211 = 287 (H) · 770 - 22 = 748 (P) · 825 - 308 = 517 (E) · 424 - 215 = 209 (I) · 417 - 222 = 195 (L) · 960 - 198 = 762 (O)
Clue 5 (Division facts (1-12)): surviving statement (box 11) → Marta Vieira
20 ÷ 5 = 4 · 18 ÷ 6 = 3 · 16 ÷ 8 = 2 · 54 ÷ 9 = 6 · 8 ÷ 8 = 1 · 45 ÷ 5 = 9 · 40 ÷ 4 = 10 · 5 ÷ 1 = 5 · 14 ÷ 2 = 7 · 108 ÷ 9 = 12 · 32 ÷ 4 = 8

About this mystery

Grade level: Grade 3 math
Math topics: Multiplication, Place value, Addition, Subtraction, Division
Reading level: grades 3-4
Theme: The Case of the Missing Golden Cup — set in The Championship Stadium at Soccer Camp
Format: Interactive online & printable worksheet with answer key
Solution: One unique, verified culprit among 21 suspects

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