Example sentences of "[noun] for the [num ord] world cup " in BNC.
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1 | These dates have now become a bone of contention in Hong Kong as rugby administrators in the British territory have belatedly realised — even though they are not admitting it — that the Japanese have outsmarted them and gained a precious advantage for the next World Cup . |
2 | Only a week ago he was at his usual commentary position for Capital Radio when England took on San Marino in a qualifying match for the next World Cup . |
3 | The general committee have also mandated their International Board members to vote for New Zealand as the venue for the next World Cup , due to the continued political uncertainty in South Africa . |
4 | WITH REFERENCE to your Editorial ( WCM Aug ) , bearing in mind that the venue for the next World Cup has yet to be confirmed , will this have any bearing on England 's next proposed visit to Pakistan ? |
5 | The Japanese know only too well of the dangers that can be posed by Hong Kong 's ‘ expatriate ’ rugby community in their bid to tread the same path for the next World Cup . |
6 | His failure to accept at least one gilt-edged chance when he was finally awarded his sixth cap against Norway last month , may also count against Wright when England manager Graham Taylor picks his squad on Thursday for the next World Cup qualifier against Turkey on November 18 . |
7 | There were unsubstantiated allegations of serious misbehaviour while Scotland were in Berne for the first World Cup qualifying Group I tie against Switzerland . |