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File 15: USA, 1994
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- The World Cup Files
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- Jun 24, 2026
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- 1227
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Summary
In our fifteenth file, we travel to the United States, 1994 — where the World Cup arrived in a country still learning to love the game. Many doubted whether football could capture America’s attention, but the tournament delivered packed stadiums, record-breaking crowds, unforgettable goals, and drama at every turn. Maradona’s World Cup ended in controversy, Romania and Bulgaria became surprise heroes, and Brazil returned to the final after 24 years away. In Episode 15: USA 1994 , we uncover how America staged the biggest World Cup yet, how the underdogs shook up the tournament, and how one heartbreaking penalty decided the world champion for the very first time. Strap in. History never played it safe.