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 2018 FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup
Cricket 2019 Cricket World Cup 2018 Under-19 Cricket World Cup 2021 Women's Cricket World Cup
Football
Association football 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 2018 Rugby World Cup Sevens 2019 Rugby World Cup 2021 Rugby League World Cup
Hockey
Field hockey 2018 Men's Hockey World Cup 2018 Women's Hockey World Cup
Netball 2019 Netball World Cup
Tennis 2018 Davis Cup 2018 Fed Cup
Water sports 2018 Canoe Slalom World Cup
Winter sports 2017–18 FIS Alpine Ski World Cup 2017–18 Bobsleigh World Cup
Other sports 2018 Roller Derby World Cup