1994 FIFA World Cup

The 15th FIFA World Cup, held across the United States from June 17 to July 17, 1994. Brazil defeated Italy on penalties in the first scoreless World Cup final.

1994 FIFA World Cup final: The final in Pasadena ended 0–0 before Brazil beat Italy 3–2 in a penalty shoot-out. Its shoot-out made this the first World Cup final decided by penalties.
1994 FIFA World Cup qualification: The qualifying competitions determined the 24 national teams that entered the 1994 World Cup. Qualification set the field for the tournament held across the United States.
FIFA World Cup: The FIFA World Cup is an international association football tournament contested by men's national teams. The 1994 event was the competition's 15th edition.
Soccer in the United States: Soccer in the United States includes the sport's participation, leagues, national teams, and supporter culture. The tournament expanded the sport's visibility and helped establish conditions for a new professional league.
Brazil national football team: Brazil's men's national team has won a record five FIFA World Cups. Brazil won its fourth title here, ending a 24-year wait.
1994 FIFA World Cup group stage: The group stage divided the 24 teams into six groups of four. Group results determined which teams advanced to the knockout rounds.
United States bid for the 1994 FIFA World Cup: The United States bid won the right to host the 1994 FIFA World Cup in a 1988 vote. The successful bid brought the tournament to a country with little professional soccer infrastructure.
Major League Soccer: Major League Soccer is the top professional men's soccer league in the United States and Canada. The league launched in 1996, fulfilling a hosting commitment made during the World Cup bid.
Italy national football team: Italy's men's national team has won four FIFA World Cups. Italy reached the final despite a difficult group stage and lost the shoot-out.
1994 FIFA World Cup knockout stage: The knockout stage comprised the round of 16, quarterfinals, semifinals, and final. Single-elimination matches brought the tournament to its first penalty-decided final.

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