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Uruguay World Cup
ˈjʊərəɡwaɪ wɜːrld kʌp
Definition
1
Refers to the participation and historical performance of the Uruguay national football team in the FIFA World Cup, a tournament they won in 1930 and 1950.
2
A collective term used in sports media referring to the specific campaign, roster, or logistical journey of the Uruguayan national team during a particular cycle of the FIFA World Cup tournament.
Examples
Uruguay’s World Cup legacy is so heavy that their trophy cabinet probably needs professional structural reinforcement.
If Uruguay’s World Cup flight delay is any indication, their true national sport might actually be international bureaucratic paperwork.
Expecting Uruguay to win the World Cup is the ultimate test of optimism, second only to believing a flight will depart on time.