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The weird and wonderful soccer phrases fans will bring to the World Cup

The guide explains how World Cup slang describes tactics, pressure and finishes, with several phrases traced to managers, players and the Oxford English Dictionary.

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Soccer fans from across the globe are heading to North America for the World Cup and bringing with them their own vocabulary to describe the beautiful game. The locals might be hearing some unusual phrases from traveling supporters inside and…

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World Cup 2026: Can you decode these weird soccer phrases?

Phrases like 'squeaky bum time' and executing a 'nutmeg' might initially baffle local audiences

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The weird and wonderful soccer phrases fans will bring to the World Cup

Soccer fans from across the globe are heading to North America for the World Cup and bringing with them their own vocabulary to describe the beautiful game.

·New York, United States
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Associated Press News broke the news in New York, United States on Monday, June 8, 2026.
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