World Cup

noun

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

Examples of World Cup in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

As the World Cup heads toward the finals, the study presented at the July 2026 Alzheimer’s Association International Conference in London turns toward a sport that has not been researched as fully as tackle football. — Madeline Holcombe, CNN Money, 12 July 2026

That was the seventh World Cup goal for 23-year-old Bellingham, including six at this tournament, which is tied with team captain Harry Kane. — Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 12 July 2026

Lionel Messi and Argentina are in the World Cup semi-finals — but, once again, not without controversy. — Stuart James, New York Times, 12 July 2026

Reviews this World Cup have taken a long time and have led to rulings against teams based on microscopic evidence. — Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2026

Rhymes for World Cup

• backup
• blowup
• breakup
• buildup
• checkup
• cleanup
• holdup
• hookup
• lineup
• lockup
• makeup
• markup