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next world cup game
/nɛkst wɜːrld kʌp ɡeɪm/
Definition
1
A temporal reference to the upcoming match in the FIFA World Cup tournament cycle, specifically referring to the 2026 FIFA World Cup which will be hosted in Canada, Mexico, and the United States.
2
A phrase frequently searched by sports enthusiasts attempting to navigate the complex 104-match schedule of the 2026 tournament.
Examples
I have spent forty-eight hours staring at the schedule, yet I still don't know when the next world cup game actually starts.
Asking for the next world cup game while my boss is staring at me is the surest way to signal my lack of professional focus.
Checking for the next world cup game feels like a modern ritual, performed primarily to avoid doing actual work.