World Cup

noun

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

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An unquestionably world-class manager, coaching this English generation, clearly focusing on winning next year’s World Cup. Jack Pitt-Brooke, The Athletic, 22 Mar. 2025 Luckily, Venezuela is only one point off the World Cup play-off spot and can bounce back in the next fixture at home to Peru. Joseph O'Sullivan, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025 The goal is to sell and release the feature film ahead of the 2026 World Cup taking place in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Addie Morfoot, Variety, 21 Mar. 2025 Japan becomes the first non-host nation to qualify for the 2026 men’s World Cup, with the three host countries already assured a spot in the 48-team tournament. Ben Morse, CNN, 21 Mar. 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 26 Mar. 2025.

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