World Cup

noun3

1. •
   The FIFA World Cup, a quadrennial international competition of national teams in men's association football and the trophy awarded to the winning team.

   • Newark: LNER temporarily changed the name of Northgate station to Newark Southgate, to honour England's World Cup manager Gareth Southgate. — 2022
2. •
   Various similar competitions and trophies in other sports.

   • Yes, we lifted the World Cup in 2003 (I can still effortlessly visualise Jonny's drop kick), but the Boks have won four, the Kiwis three and the Aussies two. Our women, thank God, are so much better. — 2026
3. •
   The trophy awarded to the winner of such an event.