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 The fight emphasized the importance of security planning for the World Cup, which will take place in 11 other stadiums across the U.S. Europe had its own issues. Asli Pelit, Sportico.com, 14 July 2024 Their boat finished fourth in a World Cup in June in Poland. Lori Riley, Hartford Courant, 13 July 2024 The last international championship title for the England team was the World Cup in 1966. Caroline Frost, Deadline, 13 July 2024 Jovic was part of the Serbia roster that won the silver medal at last summer’s World Cup in The Philippines. Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 13 July 2024 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 26 Jul. 2024.

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