National cup

A national cup (also known as association cup) is a type of domestic cup, particularly common in association football. This cup is notable for its participation by professional and amateur teams from many levels of a country's league system. The structure of the competition varies but is usually a knockout format and is typically organized by the country's governing body for the sport (football association). The oldest national cup is England's FA Cup, first played in 1871.

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