FA Cup
Britishnoun
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an annual knockout competition for a silver trophy, open to all member teams of the Football Association
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the trophy itself
Example Sentences
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He ended the domestic season as an FA Cup hero, scoring the winning goal against Chelsea in the final at Wembley.
From BBC • Jun. 23, 2026
He fitted in seamlessly at Etihad Stadium after his £65m January move and helped the club win two trophies, scoring the winning goal in the FA Cup final.
From BBC • Jun. 23, 2026
In the 2025 FA Cup final Henderson, as Crystal Palace's keeper, sprung to his right to save Omar Marmoush's penalty in front of a sold-out Wembley crowd.
From BBC • Jun. 21, 2026
The Austrian led the Eagles to the first major trophy in their history - the FA Cup in 2025 - and followed up by winning the Community Shield and Conference League last season.
From BBC • Jun. 15, 2026
Japan's Hasegawa was another key figure for City, who also won the FA Cup.
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
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