How to Say ‘World Cup’ in Italian
Mondiale
mon-dyah-leh
[mon-dyah-leh]
💬 Usage Tip: "Il Mondiale" literally means "the World Cup" in football context. Singular is common when talking about the tournament as a whole.
🇮🇹 In Italy: For many Italians, "il Mondiale" needs no explanation—football is the default meaning. In 2026, expect lots of passionate opinions!
Phrase Breakdown
Mondiale
[mon-dyah-leh]
World Cup
In football context, Mondiale refers to the World Cup tournament.
Il Mondiale del 2026 sarà in Nord America.
The 2026 World Cup will be in North America.
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