World Cup

noun

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

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Jude Bellingham’s omission from the England squad for their latest round of World Cup qualifiers was a surprise. Phil Hay, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025 The Bay Area Host Committee, a nonprofit leading the charge in bringing sporting events to the region, will cover event expenses for both the Super Bowl and the World Cup. Grace Hase, Mercury News, 16 Oct. 2025 Trump repeats threat to move World Cup games away from Boston after mayor boasts current hosting rights. FOXNews.com, 16 Oct. 2025 Puerto Rico has already been eliminated from World Cup contention in the CONCACAF region. Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 15 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 22 Oct. 2025.

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