World Cup

noun

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

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Maguire is keen to add to his 64 England caps — his partnership with John Stones was a successful one — and go to the World Cup finals, yet England coach Thomas Tuchel has yet to select him. Andy Mitten, New York Times, 28 Jan. 2026 Left Arrow Right Arrow Former FIFA President Sepp Blatter says soccer fans should avoid traveling to the United States for the 2026 World Cup this summer. Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 27 Jan. 2026 With 101 World Cup victories and 16 Crystal Globes already on her resume, Shiffrin is defending a monopoly on excellence. Tim Genske, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026 The brand had reset its Tiempo last year and upgrades are expected for Mercurial heading into the World Cup event. Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 27 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 31 Jan. 2026.

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