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global soccer competition

[ˈɡloʊbəl ˈsɑkər kɑmpəˈtɪʃən]
nounfemininepl: global soccer competitions / competições globais de futebol
competição global de futebol
1. An international sporting event in which soccer teams from different countries or regions compete against each other on a worldwide scale
The FIFA World Cup is the most prestigious global soccer competition in the world.
A Copa do Mundo da FIFA é a mais prestigiosa competição global de futebol do mundo.
2. Any large-scale tournament or league that involves multiple nations and draws international participation
The Olympics features global soccer competition with both men's and women's tournaments.
As Olimpíadas apresentam competição global de futebol com torneios masculinos e femininos.
Synonyms
international soccer tournamentworldwide football competitionglobal football championshipinternational football competition
Antonyms
local soccer competitiondomestic soccer leagueregional football tournament

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
competição global de futebol
Standard term used throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
competição internacional de futebol
Also commonly used in colloquial speech
São Paulo
torneio global de futebol
Alternative phrasing using 'torneio' (tournament)
Portugal
competição mundial de futebol
Preference for 'mundial' (world) over 'global'

Related Idioms & Phrases

playing on the world stage
competing at the highest level
the beautiful game on a global scale
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