World Cup

noun

: an international competition in a sport (such as soccer or hockey)

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After many years with the Guardian and the Observer, covering the game from grassroots to World Cup finals, Amy Lawrence joined The Athletic in 2019. Amy Lawrence, The Athletic, 3 Feb. 2025 Los Angeles Lakers star James and World Cup skier Vonn just turned 40, and soccer’s Ronaldo hits the Big-Four-Oh on Feb. 5. Stephen Wade, Chicago Tribune, 1 Feb. 2025 And the country is still in the running to qualify for the 2026 World Cup, which will have matches held at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens. Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 1 Feb. 2025 Shiffrin is still well-placed to win a record-extending 100th World Cup event this season, which would put her 14 wins ahead of any other skier, male or female, in history. George Ramsay, CNN, 31 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for World Cup 

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“World Cup.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/World%20Cup. Accessed 5 Feb. 2025.

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