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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Without a win in their past four games, these are the first competitive fixtures since a penalty shoot-out defeat by Bosnia-Herzegovina in March's play-offs cost Wales a place in the World Cup.
From BBC ● Sep. 15, 2026
"This plenary session is more important than the World Cup final," Sostenes Cavalcante, leader of Bolsonaro's Liberal Party leader in the Chamber of Deputies, said Monday.
From Barron's ● Sep. 15, 2026
Next summer’s World Cup in Brazil will determine if the world has passed us by.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 15, 2026
England want Pietersen to help them win the 50-over World Cup next year.
From BBC ● Sep. 15, 2026
I also watched the soccer World Cup with great interest; I loved the game.
From "How Dare the Sun Rise" by Sandra Uwiringiyimana
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