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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England were Commonwealth Games gold medallists in 2018 and World Cup runners-up in 2023.
From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2026
During the World Cup, I was able to upgrade the AC unit, added a smart thermostat and invested in landscaping, which we want to do more of.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 23, 2026
He also became a key feature of Thomas Tuchel's England side, featuring in every game at the World Cup.
From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2026
I was expecting to make a couple hundred thousand off this World Cup, I’m not gonna lie, but I didn’t so I was like “OK. That kind of sucks.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 23, 2026
Harry, having been thinking about thousands of wizards speeding toward the Quidditch World Cup, sped up to walk with Mr. Weasley.
From "Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire" by J. K. Rowling
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