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world cup

[/wɜːrld kʌp/]
nounpl: world cups
Copa do Mundo
1. An international sporting competition, most commonly referring to the FIFA World Cup, a global soccer tournament held every four years
Brazil has won the World Cup five times.
O Brasil ganhou a Copa do Mundo cinco vezes.
2. Any major international championship in a sport
The Rugby World Cup is held every four years.
A Copa do Mundo de Rúgbi é realizada a cada quatro anos.
Synonyms
world championshipinternational cup

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
Copa do Mundo
Most common usage, especially in football context
Rio de Janeiro
Copa do Mundo
Same as general Brazilian usage
São Paulo
Copa do Mundo
Same as general Brazilian usage
Portugal
Campeonato do Mundo or Copa do Mundo
Both terms used, with Campeonato do Mundo being more common

Related Idioms & Phrases

win the World Cup
qualify for the World Cup
host the World Cup
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