World Cup

noun

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

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Kansas City’s official Fourth of July was a multilayer celebration for America’s 250th birthday, the centennial of the National World War I Museum and Memorial, and for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Sophia Buonpane, Kansas City Star, 5 July 2026 The security adjustments aren’t expected to quell Mexico’s World Cup fever. Eduard Cauich, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026 Three hours before each World Cup match there, is a no-fly drone zone. Kelly O'Donnell, NBC news, 5 July 2026 How World Cup Title Probabilities Are Built The remaining World Cup field can be evaluated from three probability perspectives. Giovanni Malloy, Forbes.com, 4 July 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 5 Jul. 2026.

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