World Cup
/wɜːrld kʌp/
international football (soccer) championship
The World Cup is held every four years.
The event occurs every four years.
Sports
the most prestigious international football (soccer) tournament
Millions of fans watched the World Cup final.
A large global audience viewed the championship match.
Organized by FIFA, the World Cup features national teams competing for the title of world champion.
Collocations
World Cup finalthe championship matchWorld Cup winnerthe team that wins the tournament
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Pro Tip
Usage in American English
In the U.S., 'World Cup' almost always refers to soccer, not other sports.
Gold Rule
Capitalization
Always capitalize 'World Cup' as it is a proper noun.
Word Origin
The term combines 'world' (global) and 'cup' (trophy), first used in 1930 for the inaugural tournament.
Usage Notes
In American English, 'World Cup' refers to the soccer tournament, while in other contexts, it may refer to other sports (e.g., cricket).
Word Breakdown
World
global
rootCup
trophy
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