World Cup final
Definition
The culminating match of the FIFA World Cup, held every four years to determine the men's national soccer team champions.
A global sporting event characterized by extreme emotional investment, heart-stopping tension, and a statistically significant increase in office absenteeism the following morning.
Examples
My commitment to my job is inversely proportional to the intensity of the World Cup final, which is to say I am currently unreachable by anyone who isn't a national team manager.
The World Cup final is the only time of year when people who cannot identify a corner kick are suddenly experts in defensive positioning and tactical substitutions.
Preparing for a World Cup final requires more snack planning and psychological fortitude than most people invest in their own wedding ceremonies.