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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After three splendid seasons in Italy with Atalanta, Ederson would seem overdue for a move - and may blame his final season in Serie A for missing out on the World Cup.
From BBC • May 27, 2026
Sports editor Joshua Robinson brings you inside the World Cup, plus get a weekly tour of WSJ's unique take on the sports world.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026
Even with global anticipation building, the path to the U.S. for many World Cup travelers feels increasingly less like a red-carpet welcome.
From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026
In particular, Fifa has been asked to explain why tickets have "exceeded the prices for any previous World Cup tournament".
From BBC • May 27, 2026
I remember the 49ers, the Miami Heat, the Giants, the World Cup.
From "I'll Give You the Sun" by Jandy Nelson
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