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tournament

[toor-nuh-muhnt, tur-] / ˈtʊər nə mənt, ˈtɜr- /


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While sportsbooks hope for a lively tournament that keeps bettors engaged, they don’t want things to get too wild, like the last World Cup final.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

Gianni Infantino has spent years currying favor with President Trump to ensure the smooth running of the tournament.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

He was part of the Brazil squad that retained the trophy four years later, but missed most of the tournament through injury after scoring in the opening game - only later receiving a winners' medal.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

Those fans and bettors may need a primer on tournament structure.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

Spectators, players, and journalists began asking Bobby how he could take two months off, September and October, during the school year to play in a tournament.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady




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