World Cup

noun

: an international competition in a sport (such as soccer or hockey)

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He’s been heckled (by idiots), shot at (by bigger idiots), rejected for roles and flopped more often than a European soccer player in the World Cup. Bailey Richards, People.com, 21 May 2025 However before that there is the small task of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup in the U.S.A to contend with. Joseph O'Sullivan, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025 The World Cup, which kicks off in less than 400 days, is expected to generate $3.75 billion in economic activity in the U.S. Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 21 May 2025 In the clip, which was captured after England's defeat to South Africa in the 2019 Rugby World Cup final, Harry appeared to shake the white players' hands but pulled the Black players in for a hug. Jack Royston, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for World Cup

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“World Cup.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/World%20Cup. Accessed 24 May. 2025.

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