World Cup
noun Soccer.
a trophy emblematic since 1930 of the world championship in soccer and competed for every four years by finalists who have won qualifying matches among more than 150 national teams.
the quadrennial championship match for this trophy between the two finalists emergent from 24 qualifying teams, which include regional winners, the defending champion, and the host country team.
British Dictionary definitions for world cup
World Cup
noun
an international competition held between national teams in various sports, most notably association football