What is another word for World Cup?

Pronunciation: [wˈɜːld kˈʌp] (IPA)

The World Cup is a global sports tournament that captivates the world every four years. It is the most prestigious football competition on the planet, and hundreds of millions of fans worldwide look forward to cheering on their favourite teams. However, not everyone uses the term "World Cup" to describe this event. Some common synonyms include "FIFA World Cup," "Global Cup," "International Soccer Championship," and "Football World Championship." Regardless of its name, the World Cup remains the pinnacle of international football, a spectacle that brings together nations from every corner of the globe to celebrate the beautiful game.

What are the hypernyms for World cup?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    sporting event, global competition, championship match, football tournament, International tournament, Prize game, Soccer championship, Sport contest, championship series, sports tournament.

Famous quotes with World cup

  • At the World Cup and even now at the Confederations Cup, our security provisions will ensure the greatest level of protection possible for all those participating - both inside and outside the stadiums.
    Franz Beckenbauer
  • It would make me a lot happier if I could meet up again next year with as many friends as possible from all over the world who I've met during my career. That's where the great opportunity lies, for me personally, in our role as World Cup host.
    Franz Beckenbauer
  • The World Cup tournament overall and, naturally, the new stadiums at its heart, are the ideal platform to portray Germany as a positive and exceptional location, and above all of course, as a highly capable economic location.
    Franz Beckenbauer
  • I wasn't as fit as I would of liked to have been, going to the World Cup, but I'm not sure what difference that made.
    David Beckham
  • I remember when we were in the World Cup in Australia and I had to win the singles against Tony Payne, best of seven legs, to win it. I was 2-0 down but ended up beating him 4-2.
    Eric Bristow

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