How the 1994 World Cup kicked off America's love affair with soccer
- Posted on May 9, 2026
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How the 1994 World Cup kicked off America's love affair with soccer
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?