World Cup
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a trophy emblematic since 1930 of the world championship in soccer and competed for every four years by finalists who have won qualifying matches among more than 150 national teams.
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the quadrennial championship match for this trophy between the two finalists emergent from 24 qualifying teams, which include regional winners, the defending champion, and the host country team.
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On their Women's World Cup debut, they had scored against England, taking advantage of multiple English errors to deservedly pull level inside the opening 10 minutes.
From BBC ● Oct. 17, 2026
A series of England errors allowed Wales to apply pressure, and they deservedly scored through Travis - who represented England at the World Cup four years ago.
From BBC ● Oct. 17, 2026
England will relish their underdog tag when they take on a powerful Tonga side in their World Cup opener in Perth on Saturday, captain George Williams says.
From BBC ● Oct. 16, 2026
“I’m not putting her in the game to rebound,” said Kara Lawson, Reese’s head coach for the U.S. women’s basketball team, which won this summer’s World Cup.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2026
His dad’s got us tickets for the Quidditch World Cup!
From "Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire" by J. K. Rowling
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