World Cup
/wɜːld kʌp/the quadrennial international football (soccer) championship contested by national teams
Đội tuyển Việt Nam chưa từng tham dự Cúp Thế giới.
The Vietnamese national team has never qualified for the World Cup.
The term refers specifically to FIFA's men's tournament unless otherwise specified (e.g., Women's World Cup).
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💡Pro Tip
Gender-specific usage
For the women's tournament, use 'Cúp Thế giới nữ' or 'Women's World Cup'.
⚡Gold Rule
Capitalization
Always capitalize 'World Cup' in both English and Vietnamese when referring to the official tournament.
📖Word Origin
From English 'World Cup', first used in 1930 for the inaugural FIFA tournament
📝Usage Notes
In Vietnamese, 'Cúp Thế giới' is the standard translation, though 'World Cup' is also widely understood. The term can refer to both men's and women's tournaments, though context usually clarifies.