Can you solve the below algebraic mathematical equation?

(J+O+I+N+T)3 = JOINT

I am the beginning of the end, and the end of time and space. I am essential to creation, and I surround every place. What am I?

There was a competition where the contestants had to hold something. At the end of the event, the winner was a person who had no hands or feet. What was it that the contestants had to hold?

How many triangles are there on the puzzle below?

If Japan and Panama decided to merge into a single country, probably people will name it Japanama.

Can you think of two more such country's unions that could produce similar names like Japanama by overlapping their three letters?

I am green and found in the forest and have needles instead of leaves. What am I?
Hint 1: It can be used for Christmas decorations.
Hint 2: I have a strong, scent that is used in air fresheners.

Can you replace the question mark with the correct number in the below table sequence?

I have holes on the top and bottom. I have holes on my left and on my right. And I have holes in the middle, yet I still hold water. What am I?

What is the next number in this matchsticks series riddle?

In a football game, Christina defeated Teresa by 2 - 0 but no man from either side scored. How can this be possible?