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world soccer tournament

[wɜrld ˈsɑkər ˈtɜrnəmənt]
nounpl: world soccer tournaments
torneio mundial de futebol
1. An international competition where national soccer teams from around the world compete against each other
The World Cup is the most prestigious world soccer tournament.
A Copa do Mundo é o torneio mundial de futebol mais prestigiado.
2. Any large-scale international soccer competition involving multiple countries
The confederation organized a world soccer tournament for youth teams.
A confederação organizou um torneio mundial de futebol para equipes de jovens.
Synonyms
international soccer tournamentglobal soccer competitionWorld Cup

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
torneio mundial de futebol
Most common usage in Brazil
Brazil (informal)
campeonato mundial de futebol
Alternative formal term
Portugal
torneio mundial de futebol
Standard usage in Portugal
Portugal (informal)
campeonato mundial de futebol
Alternative term used in Portugal

Related Idioms & Phrases

World Cup
Copa do Mundo
international football championship
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