World Cup

noun

Soccer.

1. 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.

2. 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.

World Cup

noun

1. an international competition held between national teams in various sports, most notably association football

Example Sentences

There have been protests at various sporting events over the war in Gaza, including when Israel's national team played Norway and Italy in recent World Cup qualifiers.

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Australia give Bangladesh numerous reprieves, with four dropped catches behind the wicket during their match in the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup.

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The schedule for this World Cup is tricky.

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England have booked their place at the 2026 World Cup and so attention turns to how they might fare in North America next summer - and how some of their rivals are looking.

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England avoid a shock defeat by Pakistan at the Women's World Cup, being saved by heavy rain in Colombo.

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