World Cup

noun

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

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Puma, Asics, Vans, Brooks, Saucony and Salomon are all making a splash in the city this week as fashion and sport continue to converge — and the Winter Olympics and World Cup take center stage. Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 20 Jan. 2026 In what’s shaping up to be a disruptive year for sports media, the NBA on Tuesday got out ahead of the field with a 2026 Finals schedule designed to sidestep a potentially massive World Cup match. Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 20 Jan. 2026 National Hospitality Houses are dynamic cultural stages hosted by participating countries during major sporting events such as the 2026 FIFA World Cup and the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Julie Sharp, CBS News, 20 Jan. 2026 After two years the Esports World Cup has now solidified itself as a key part of the annual gaming calendar. Mike Stubbs, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026 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 23 Jan. 2026.

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