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World Cup
/ˈkɔpɐ du ˈmũdu/A Copa do Mundo reúne seleções de muitos países.The World Cup brings fans from many countries together.
futebol
football
futebol · [futɨˈbɔɫ]O futebol une torcedores do mundo inteiro.Football is the most watched sport during the tournament.
estádio
stadium
/iʃˈtadju/O estádio ficou cheio antes do jogo começar.The stadium was full before the opening match.
equipe
team
/eˈkipi/A equipe treinou antes do jogo decisivo.Each team tries to stay focused under pressure.
jogador
player
/ʒoɡaˈdoɾ/O jogador marcou um gol no segundo tempo.The young player scored his first World Cup goal.
treinador
coach
/tɾejnaˈdoɾ/O treinador orienta a equipe antes da partida.The coach changed the plan after halftime.
capitão
captain
/kapiˈtɐ̃w/O capitão levantou a taça depois da final.The captain encouraged the team before the penalty shootout.
goleiro
goalkeeper
/ɡoˈlejɾu/O goleiro defendeu um chute difícil no último minuto.The goalkeeper made a save in the final minute.
atacante
striker
[ataˈkɐ̃tʃi]O atacante marcou um gol decisivo na final.The striker waited for space near the box.
zagueiro
defender
/zaˈɡejɾu/O zagueiro bloqueou o chute perto da área.A defender blocked the shot with perfect timing.
meio-campista
midfielder
/ˌmej.u kɐ̃ˈpis.tɐ/O meio-campista controla o ritmo do jogo.The midfielder controlled the pace of the match.
árbitro
referee
ˈaɾbitɾuO árbitro apitou o início da partida.The referee checked the screen before making the call.
apito
whistle
apito · /aˈpitu/O apito marcou o início da partida.The final whistle ended a dramatic match.
pontapé inicial
kickoff
/põ.taˈpɛ i.ni.siˈaw/ · /põ.taˈpɛ i.ni.siˈaw/O pontapé inicial será dado às oito da noite.Fans cheered loudly at kickoff.
gol
goal
/ɡɔw/O gol levou a torcida ao delírio.The goal changed the mood of the whole stadium.
pênalti
penalty
/ˈpenawtʃi/ · /ˈpenawtʃi/O atacante marcou um pênalti no fim do jogo.A penalty can decide an important knockout match.
escanteio
corner
/eʃ.kɐ̃ˈtej.u/O time ganhou um escanteio nos minutos finais.The team scored from a corner in extra time.
troféu
trophy
/tɾoˈfɛw/O capitão levantou o troféu depois da final.The players lifted the trophy after the final.
torcedor
fan
/toʁseˈdoʁ/O torcedor cantou durante todo o jogo.Every fan hoped their team would reach the final.
canto de torcida
chant
/ˈkɐ̃tu dʒi toʁˈsida/O canto de torcida ecoou pelo estádio durante o jogo.A loud chant echoed around the stadium.
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