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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The company has increasingly dipped into live sports -- with agreements to stream major events like the Olympics and World Cup -- in addition to gaming and shorter-form content.
From Barron's ● Oct. 20, 2026
Since the start of the 2025 Club World Cup, Barca and PSG rank second and third respectively for most goals scored per match by clubs in Europe's top five leagues.
From BBC ● Oct. 20, 2026
So when the World Cup kicks off in Rio de Janeiro in June, the U.S., the four-time champion, won’t be favored to win.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 20, 2026
The walls and ceiling of the Black Sheep Sports Bar, where the Manhattan Young Democrats are hosting their fourth social of the year, are still covered in World Cup banners and flags.
From Slate ● Oct. 20, 2026
He was going ... he was going to the Weasleys’, he was going to watch the Quidditch World Cup!
From "Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire" by J. K. Rowling
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