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Grisly injuries, a murder and a disappeared hero: the forgotten stories of US World Cup history | Jonathan Wilson
As soccer fans turn their attention to the future of the sport in the States, we revisit four oft-overlooked moments – and one famous kick – that shaped its past This was originally published in the newsletter The World. This cluster currently includes 2 articles from 2 sources.
This cluster currently includes 2 articles from 2 sources. Sources in this event include The Guardian US, NPR.
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How the 1994 World Cup kicked off America's love affair with soccer
Soccer was once considered niche in the U.S. Then came the 1994 World Cup Updated May 9, 2026 6:00 AM ET Originally published May 9, 2026 6:00 AM ET Heard on All Things Considered Juliana Kim How the 1994 World Cup kicked off America’s love affair with soccer Listen · 3:34 3:34 Transcript Download Embed "> <.
Grisly injuries, a murder and a disappeared hero: the forgotten stories of US World Cup history | Jonathan Wilson
As soccer fans turn their attention to the future of the sport in the States, we revisit four oft-overlooked moments – and one famous kick – that shaped its past This was originally published in the newsletter The World Behind the Cup. Sign up for it here . T he last time the US hosted the men’s World Cup in 1994.