This is a list of the next scheduled events designated as "World Cup". There are a number of notable world cups in popular sports. Such a competition is generally considered the premier competition in its sport, with the victor attaining the highest honour in that sport and able to lay claim to the title of their sport's best.
Basketball
editCricket
editFootball
editAssociation football
edit- 2018 FIFA World Cup
- 2018 FIFA Club World Cup
- 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup
- 2018 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup
- 2018 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup
- 2019 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup
- 2020 FIFA Futsal World Cup
- 2026 FIFA World Cup
Rugby
editHockey
edit- Field hockey