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FIFA World Cup

[/ˈfiːfə ˈwɜːrld kʌp/]
nounmasculinepl: FIFA World Cups
Copa do Mundo FIFA
1. The international soccer (association football) championship tournament held every four years, organized by FIFA (Fédération Internationale de Football Association), contested by national teams from around the world
Brazil has won the FIFA World Cup five times, more than any other nation.
O Brasil ganhou a Copa do Mundo FIFA cinco vezes, mais do que qualquer outra nação.
2. The trophy awarded to the winning team of this tournament
The FIFA World Cup is one of the most prestigious trophies in sports.
A Copa do Mundo FIFA é um dos troféus mais prestigiosos do esporte.
Synonyms
World CupCopa do MundoMundial de Futebol

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
Copa do Mundo
Most common short form used in Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
Copa do Mundo FIFA
Standard usage
São Paulo
Copa do Mundo
Commonly abbreviated
Portugal
Campeonato Mundial de Futebol
More formal Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

winning the World Cup
reaching the World Cup final
World Cup champion
Copa do Mundo a cada quatro anos
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