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Soccer was once considered niche in the U.S. Then came the 1994 World Cup

By Juliana KimMay 9, 2026·Source: NPR·0 views
Soccer fans fill the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif., prior to the World Cup final between Brazil and Italy on July 17, 1994.

Soccer — or football as it's known around the globe — was far from mainstream in the U.S. leading up to the 1994 World Cup. But in the end, the tournament was considered a resounding success. How exactly did that happen?

(Image credit: Lois Bernstein)

Originally reported by NPR. Read the original article

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