World Cup

American  

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.

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World Cup British  

noun

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

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Example Sentences

Meanwhile, America's biggest companies have been shaken down to create a "USA House" in a church for delegates to celebrate the World Cup and the 250th anniversary of US independence.

From BBC

Morocco's interest dated back years, even before the 2018 Russia World Cup.

From BBC

The company is starting to deliver on innovation and will benefit from increased brand exposure with the World Cup hosted in the U.S.,

From Barron's

But she suffered a gruesome fracture of her wrist in late 2024, then crashed heavily at the end of a World Cup race in Georgia in March last year.

From Barron's

England manager Thomas Tuchel says players will need the right "social skills" and personality to make his World Cup squad.

From BBC