World Cup

noun

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

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Moderated by sports anchor Carlota Vizmanos, the discussion offered fans an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the creation of the official 2026 Telemundo World Cup anthem. Quincy Green, Billboard, 30 Oct. 2025 Powell played for Jamaica’s men’s basketball team in the FIBA World Cup 2027 Americas pre-qualifiers in August. Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 30 Oct. 2025 Saudi Arabia also plans to host large-scale events like the 2029 Asian Winter Games, the 2034 FIFA World Cup. Angelica Ang, Fortune, 30 Oct. 2025 The Sounders are just the latest MLS team to openly court investors on the eve of the 2026 men’s World Cup, which will be held across North America. Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 30 Oct. 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 3 Nov. 2025.

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