FIFA played hardball and threatened U.S. Soccer that it was in danger of having FIFA renege on its commitment to host the 1994 World Cup on U.S. soil if there was no change in leadership.
World Cup 1994
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1994 World Cup Flashback: Five names you should know
Here are five names to have at your fingertips about the 15th World Cup, hosted by the USA and won by Brazil.
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1994 vs. 2026: Alan Rothenberg compares World Cup preparations
Alan Rothenberg was the CEO and chairman of the USA-hosted 1994 FIFA World Cup, U.S. Soccer’s president in 1990-1998, and founder of the U.S. Soccer Foundation and Major League Soccer.
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Soccer America Archives (1994 World Cup Draw)
Looking forward to the 2026 World Cup draw Dec. 5, at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., here’s glimpse at the 1994 World Cup in Las Vegas.
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A summer to remember
Thursday marked the 31st anniversary of the 1994 World Cup final — Brazil vs. Italy — at the Rose Bowl.
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Tony Meola on World Cups one year out: 1994 and 2026
We asked Tony Meola to reminisce about playing goalkeeper for the USA when it had one year left to prepare for the 1994 World Cup hosted in nine U.S. cities.
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Living the ‘beautiful game’
If you are like our family, the subject of World Cup tickets often arises.