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
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
When crowds flocked to the Champs-Elysees to celebrate host nation France’s victory over Brazil in the 1998 World Cup final, a panicked driver drove her car into a crowd at the Arc de Triomphe, killing one person and injuring 35 others. Tom Williams, New York Times, 2 June 2025 Herons are now off until the June 14 start of the FIFA Club World Cup with their opening match at Hard Rock stadium vs. Egyptian club Al Ahly. Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 1 June 2025 Over the last three decades, Qatar has built its visibility and profile in the West through a number of sporting ventures, including the 2022 FIFA World Cup, the Qatar Tennis Open and the purchase of PSG in 2011. Jamie Barton, CNN Money, 31 May 2025 And without Mexico needing to qualify for the 2026 World Cup as a co-host, the Gold Cup figures to be a crucial, and maybe last, opportunity to re-establish himself in coach Javier Aguirre’s plans. Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for World Cup

Cite this Entry

“World Cup.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/World%20Cup. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!