World Cup

noun

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

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William Saliba misses out with the back injury that ended his World Cup. — Nnamdi Onyeagwara, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026 After beginning the post-World Cup break with a three-match unbeaten streak, Bay (5-10-4, 19 points) has gone five consecutive matches without a victory over the last three weeks. — Staff, Mercury News, 15 Aug. 2026 That takes in three La Ligas, a Copa del Rey and three Spanish Super Cups while the 26-year-old also became a Euros and World Cup champion with Spain across that timeframe. — Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026 Algeria goalkeeper Chloe N’Gazin saved two penalties in the shootout, leaving Morocco coach Jorge Vilda – who won the World Cup with Spain in 2023 – nonplussed on the sideline. — ABC News, 15 Aug. 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 20 Aug. 2026.

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