World Cup

The World Cup refers to a series of international sports competitions, most notably in soccer (football), where national teams compete for the title of world champion. The FIFA World Cup, organized by the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA), is the most prestigious tournament in men’s soccer and occurs every four years. The tournament features a qualification phase, leading to a final event attended by teams from around the globe. The Women’s World Cup, also under FIFA, is the female equivalent, showcasing the best national women’s teams. The term “World Cup” can also apply to various sports, including rugby, cricket, and others, where a similar knockout or round-robin format is used to determine a champion on a global scale.