World Cup

noun

Soccer.

a trophy emblematic since 1930 of the world championship in soccer and competed for every four years by finalists who have won qualifying matches among more than 150 national teams.
the quadrennial championship match for this trophy between the two finalists emergent from 24 qualifying teams, which include regional winners, the defending champion, and the host country team.

World Cup

noun

an international competition held between national teams in various sports, most notably association football

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The newly expanded Club World Cup is being treated as a dress rehearsal for the international World Cup next summer, which will be held in the USA, Canada and Mexico.

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Jack Grealish is expected to leave Manchester City after being left out of their Club World Cup squad and is thought to be available for a reported £50m.

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He is yet to feature in either of the German's squads but, going into next summer's World Cup, the former Chelsea boss has told Gomes he remains on England's radar.

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By full-time, Bayern had hit double figures for the first time since August 2021 to set a new Club World Cup record.

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He won 12 England caps and played four times at the 1995 World Cup.

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