FIFA World Cup 1994
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FIFA WORLD CUP 1994
United States · 17 Jun – 17 Jul 1994 · 24 nations · 6 groups · 52 matches · 27 ESN archive files with direct video links
Salenko's record 5 goals · Al-Owairan's iconic solo run · Maradona's final World Cup appearance
🇧🇷 BRAZIL — CHAMPIONS (4th title)
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🇺🇸 Group A — USA · Switzerland · Colombia · Romania
The tournament's opening day. First-ever World Cup match played entirely indoors, and the match where Hagi announced himself to a global audience.
Group A · Matchday 1 18 Jun 1994 · Pontiac Silverdome, Detroit 📼 W11
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United States
USA
1–1
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Switzerland
SUI
Bregy 39' (SUI) · Wynalda 44' — first-ever World Cup match played completely indoors
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🏆 HAGI ANNOUNCES HIMSELF 18 Jun 1994 · Rose Bowl, Pasadena 📼 W12
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Romania
ROU
3–1
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Colombia
COL
Răducioiu 16', 88', Hagi 34' · Valencia 43' — Hagi's audacious 30+ yard curler over Cordoba, one of the goals of the tournament, against a Colombia side many tipped as dark horses
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🇷🇺 Group B — Russia vs Cameroon
Both teams already eliminated — but the match rewrote the World Cup record books twice over.
Group B · Matchday 1 19 Jun 1994 · Rose Bowl, Pasadena 📼 W27
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Cameroon
CMR
2–2
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Sweden
SWE
Ljung 8' (SWE) · Embé 31', Omam-Biyik 47' (CMR) · Dahlin 75' (SWE) — the tournament opener for Group B, 85,959 in the Rose Bowl
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🏆 BRAZIL'S TOURNAMENT OPENER 20 Jun 1994 · Stanford Stadium, Palo Alto 📼 W10
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Brazil
BRA
2–0
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Russia
RUS
Romário 26' (Bebeto corner), Raí 52'pen — the first step of Brazil's road to their 4th title, 24 years after their last
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Group B · Matchday 2 24 Jun 1994 · Pontiac Silverdome, Detroit 📼 W14
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Sweden
SWE
3–1
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Russia
RUS
Salenko pen (RUS) · Brolin pen, Dahlin 2 (headers) — Sweden's comeback win, part of their run to 3rd place
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Group B · Matchday 3 28 Jun 1994 · Stanford Stadium, Palo Alto 📼 W04 · RECORD
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Russia
RUS
6–1
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Cameroon
CMR
Salenko 16', 42', 45'pen, 73', 76' (5 goals), Radchenko 82' · Milla 47'
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🏆 Two records, one match
Record Oleg Salenko — only player ever to score 5 goals in a single World Cup finals match. Shared the Golden Boot with Stoichkov (6 goals) despite Russia's group-stage exit — and never played for Russia again.

Record Roger Milla — scored at age 42, becoming (and remaining) the oldest goalscorer in World Cup history.
🇩🇪 Group C — Germany · Spain · South Korea · Bolivia
South Korea's back-to-back comebacks — nearly stole a point off Spain, then held Bolivia scoreless in the group's only 0–0.
🏆 KOREA'S LATE COMEBACK 17 Jun 1994 · Cotton Bowl, Dallas 📼 W16
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Spain
ESP
2–2
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South Korea
KOR
Salinas 52', Goikoetxea 56' · Hong Myung-bo 85', Seo 90'+1 — Spain led 2–0 with 5 to go before Korea's stoppage-time salvage
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Group C · Matchday 2 23 Jun 1994 · Foxboro Stadium, Boston 📼 W17
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South Korea
KOR
0–0
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Bolivia
BOL
The tournament's only scoreless draw — both sides already facing tall odds to advance
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Group C · Matchday 2 21 Jun 1994 · Soldier Field, Chicago 📼 W26
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Germany
GER
1–1
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Spain
ESP
Goikoetxea 14' (ESP) · Klinsmann 48' (header) — a share of the points between the tournament's eventual QF and group winners
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🇦🇷 Group D — Argentina · Bulgaria · Nigeria · Greece
Maradona's final World Cup group. He was expelled after failing a doping test following the Nigeria match — his last international goal came earlier vs Greece.
🏆 NIGERIA'S WORLD CUP DEBUT 21 Jun 1994 · Cotton Bowl, Dallas 📼 W13
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Nigeria
NGA
3–0
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Bulgaria
BUL
Yekini 21', Amokachi 43', Amunike 55' — Nigeria's first-ever World Cup goal, Yekini grabbing the net screaming “It's me, it's me!”
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🏆 MARADONA'S LAST GOAL 21 Jun 1994 · Foxboro Stadium, Boston 📼 W07
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Argentina
ARG
4–0
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Greece
GRE
Batistuta 2', 44', 90'pen (hat-trick) · Maradona 60' — the legendary “El Grito” goal and celebration. His last-ever goal for Argentina, four days before the doping ban.
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Group D · Matchday 2 25 Jun 1994 · Foxboro Stadium, Boston 📼 W01
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Argentina
ARG
2–1
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Nigeria
NGA
Caniggia 22', 29' · Siasia 9' — Maradona's last World Cup match before doping ban
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Group D · Matchday 2 26 Jun 1994 · Soldier Field, Chicago 📼 W02
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Bulgaria
BUL
4–0
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Greece
GRE
Stoichkov 6'pen, 56'pen, Letchkov 66', Borimirov 90'+1 — Bulgaria's first-ever WC win
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Group D · Matchday 3 30 Jun 1994 · Cotton Bowl, Dallas 📼 W03
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Argentina
ARG
0–2
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Bulgaria
BUL
Stoichkov 61', Sirakov 90' — Played without Maradona; Argentina slip to 3rd in group
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🇮🇪 Group E — Mexico · Republic of Ireland · Italy · Norway
The only group in World Cup history where all four teams finished with identical points and goal difference.
🏆 HOUGHTON'S CHIP 18 Jun 1994 · Giants Stadium, New Jersey 📼 W24
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Rep. of Ireland
IRL
1–0
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Italy
ITA
Houghton 12' — a dinked 25-yard effort over Pagliuca, one of the great World Cup opening-day upsets, in front of a Giants Stadium crowd that was effectively a home game for Ireland
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Group E · Matchday 1 19 Jun 1994 · RFK Stadium, Washington 📼 W19
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Norway
NOR
1–0
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Mexico
MEX
Rekdal 85' — Norway's only win of a group they'd exit despite going unbeaten
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Group E · Matchday 2 23 Jun 1994 · Giants Stadium, New Jersey 📼 W23
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Italy
ITA
1–0
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Norway
NOR
Pagliuca sent off 22' (ITA) · Dino Baggio 65' — Italy won with 10 men for 68 minutes after their keeper's dismissal
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Group E · Matchday 2 24 Jun 1994 · Citrus Bowl, Orlando 📼 W18
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Mexico
MEX
2–1
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Rep. of Ireland
IRL
Luis García 42', 65' · Aldridge 84' — Aldridge's late reply, scored after a touchline row between Jack Charlton and his own bench, proved decisive for Ireland's final standing
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🇦🇸 Group F — Saudi Arabia vs Morocco
Saudi Arabia's World Cup debut campaign — this win set up their Round of 16 qualification, five days before Al-Owairan's legendary solo goal vs Belgium.
Group F · Matchday 1 19 Jun 1994 · Citrus Bowl, Orlando 📼 W20
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Belgium
BEL
1–0
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Morocco
MAR
Degryse 12' — the opening match of a group Belgium would top, before an early Round of 16 exit
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Group F · Matchday 1 20 Jun 1994 · RFK Stadium, Washington 📼 W15
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Netherlands
NED
2–1
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Saudi Arabia
KSA
Amin 18' (KSA) · Jonk 50' (long-range), Taument 87' (header) — Netherlands came from behind in their opener
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Group F · Matchday 3 25 Jun 1994 · Citrus Bowl, Orlando 📼 W08
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Belgium
BEL
1–0
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Netherlands
NED
Belgium's second straight win of the group — topped the table before an unexpected Round of 16 exit to Germany
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Group F · Matchday 2 25 Jun 1994 · Giants Stadium, New Jersey 📼 W05
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Saudi Arabia
KSA
2–1
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Morocco
MAR
Al-Jaber pen (early), Anwar (long-range winner) — Saudi Arabia's historic first-ever WC win
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👑 Round of 16
Romania topped Group A ahead of the host USA. Argentina, already weakened by Maradona's expulsion, met them at the Rose Bowl for one of the tournament's most thrilling knockout ties.
🏆 ROUND OF 16 — Rose Bowl, Pasadena · 90,469 📼 W06 · FULL MATCH
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Romania
ROU
3 – 2
TO QUARTER-FINALS
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Argentina
ARG
Dumitrescu 11', 18', Hagi 58' · Batistuta 16'pen, Balbo 75' — Dumitrescu's opener: a curling free-kick into the top corner. Argentina eliminated without Maradona, who watched from the stands as a TV commentator.
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🏆 ROUND OF 16 — Foxboro Stadium, Boston 📼 W25
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Nigeria
NGA
1–2
A.E.T.
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Italy
ITA
Amunike 25' (NGA) · Baggio 88' (equalizer), Baggio 102'pen (winner) — Italy down to 10 men after Zola's dismissal, saved by two late Baggio strikes in what would become the defining pattern of his tournament
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⚽ Quarterfinal — The Upset of the Tournament
Defending champions Germany, eliminated before the final for the first time since 1978.
🏆 QUARTERFINAL — Giants Stadium, New Jersey · 72,000 📼 W21
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Bulgaria
BUL
2–1
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Germany
GER
Matthäus 47'pen (GER) · Stoichkov 75' (free-kick), Letchkov 78' (diving header) — two goals in three minutes ended the defending champions' campaign
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⚽ Semifinal — Baggio's Peak
Four days before the miss that defined him, Baggio scored twice to send Italy into their first final in 12 years.
🏆 SEMIFINAL — Giants Stadium, New Jersey 📼 W22
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Italy
ITA
2–1
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Bulgaria
BUL
Baggio 20', 25' · Stoichkov 44'pen — Bulgaria's fairytale run ends against the tournament's other talisman
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🏆 The Final
First World Cup final ever decided by penalties. 94,194 at the Rose Bowl. Baggio's miss remains one of the most replayed moments in football history.
🏆 FINAL — Rose Bowl, Pasadena · 94,194 📼 W09 · FULL MATCH
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Brazil
BRA
0 – 0
A.E.T. · BRAZIL WIN 3–2 PENS
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Italy
ITA
First 0–0 World Cup final in history — 120 goalless minutes in Los Angeles heat. Decided by the first-ever final shootout:
1 Santos ❌ 1 Baresi ❌ 2 Romário ✅ 2 Albertini ✅ 3 Branco ✅ 3 Evani ✅ 4 Dunga ✅ 4 Massaro ❌ 5 Baggio ❌ — DECIDING MISS
Baggio's shot sailed over the bar — sealing Brazil's 4th title without Brazil needing a 5th kicker. Baggio had carried Italy through the knockout stage (winner vs Nigeria, brace vs Spain, brace vs Bulgaria) but missed the one that mattered most.
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W23
Italy vs Norway
Group E MD2 · 23 Jun 1994 · 1–0
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W24
Rep. of Ireland vs Italy HOUGHTON
Group E MD1 · 18 Jun 1994 · 1–0
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W25
Nigeria vs Italy R16 · BAGGIO
Round of 16 · 5 Jul 1994 · 1–2 a.e.t.
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W26
Germany vs Spain
Group C MD2 · 21 Jun 1994 · 1–1
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W27
Cameroon vs Sweden
Group B MD1 · 19 Jun 1994 · 2–2
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W16
Spain vs South Korea COMEBACK
Group C MD1 · 17 Jun 1994 · 2–2
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W17
South Korea vs Bolivia
Group C MD2 · 23 Jun 1994 · 0–0
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W18
Mexico vs Rep. of Ireland
Group E MD2 · 24 Jun 1994 · 2–1
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W19
Norway vs Mexico
Group E MD1 · 19 Jun 1994 · 1–0
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W20
Belgium vs Morocco
Group F MD1 · 19 Jun 1994 · 1–0
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W21
Bulgaria vs Germany QF UPSET
Quarterfinal · 10 Jul 1994 · 2–1
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W22
Italy vs Bulgaria SF
Semifinal · 13 Jul 1994 · 2–1
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W11
USA vs Switzerland
Group A MD1 · 18 Jun 1994 · 1–1
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W12
Romania vs Colombia HAGI
Group A MD1 · 18 Jun 1994 · 3–1
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W13
Nigeria vs Bulgaria DEBUT
Group D MD1 · 21 Jun 1994 · 3–0
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W14
Sweden vs Russia
Group B MD2 · 24 Jun 1994 · 3–1
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W15
Netherlands vs Saudi Arabia
Group F MD1 · 20 Jun 1994 · 2–1
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W01
Argentina vs Nigeria
Group D MD2 · 25 Jun 1994 · 2–1
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W02
Bulgaria vs Greece
Group D MD2 · 26 Jun 1994 · 4–0
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W03
Argentina vs Bulgaria
Group D MD3 · 30 Jun 1994 · 0–2
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W10
Brazil vs Russia OPENER
Group B MD1 · 20 Jun 1994 · 2–0 · Brazil's tournament opener
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W04
Russia vs Cameroon 2 WC RECORDS
Group B MD3 · 28 Jun 1994 · 6–1
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W05
Saudi Arabia vs Morocco
Group F MD2 · 25 Jun 1994 · 2–1
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W06
Romania vs Argentina R16
Round of 16 · 3 Jul 1994 · 3–2
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W07
Argentina vs Greece EL GRITO
Group D MD1 · 21 Jun 1994 · 4–0 · Maradona's last goal
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W08
Belgium vs Netherlands
Group F MD3 · 25 Jun 1994 · 1–0
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W09
Brazil vs Italy FINAL
Final · 17 Jul 1994 · 0–0 (3–2 pens) · Baggio's miss
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52 MATCHES · ALL VERIFIED RESULTS 6 groups · Round of 16 · Quarterfinals · Semifinals · 3rd place · Final ✅ ESN video ❌ No video (send link to add)
Group A Romania · Switzerland · USA · Colombia ✅ 2/6 ESN Escobar own goal (USA 2–1 Colombia) preceded his murder weeks later — darkest moment of the tournament
DateHomeAwayScoreVenueVideo
18 JunUnited States–Switzerland1–1Pontiac Silverdome, Detroit📼 W11
18 JunRomania–Colombia3–1Rose Bowl, Pasadena📼 W12
22 JunSwitzerland–Romania4–1Pontiac Silverdome, Detroit❌
22 JunUnited States–Colombia2–1Rose Bowl, Pasadena❌
26 JunRomania–United States1–0Rose Bowl, Pasadena❌
26 JunColombia–Switzerland2–0Stanford Stadium, Palo Alto❌
Group B Brazil · Russia · Cameroon · Sweden ✅ 4/6 ESN
DateHomeAwayScoreVenueVideo
19 JunCameroon–Sweden2–2Rose Bowl, Pasadena📼 W27
20 JunBrazil–Russia2–0Stanford Stadium, Palo Alto📼 W10
24 JunBrazil–Cameroon3–0Stanford Stadium, Palo Alto❌
24 JunSweden–Russia3–1Pontiac Silverdome, Detroit📼 W14
28 JunRussia–Cameroon6–1Stanford Stadium, Palo Alto📼 W04
28 JunBrazil–Sweden1–1Pontiac Silverdome, Detroit❌
Group C Germany · Spain · South Korea · Bolivia ✅ 3/6 ESN Bolivia's Erwin Sánchez scored their first-ever WC goal — still their only one as of 2026
DateHomeAwayScoreVenueVideo
17 JunGermany–Bolivia1–0Soldier Field, Chicago❌
17 JunSpain–South Korea2–2Cotton Bowl, Dallas📼 W16
21 JunGermany–Spain1–1Soldier Field, Chicago📼 W26
23 JunSouth Korea–Bolivia0–0Foxboro Stadium, Boston📼 W17
27 JunBolivia–Spain1–3Soldier Field, Chicago❌
27 JunGermany–South Korea3–2Cotton Bowl, Dallas❌
Group D Argentina · Nigeria · Bulgaria · Greece ✅ 5/6 ESN Maradona's last World Cup group — expelled after MD2 doping test
DateHomeAwayScoreVenueVideo
21 JunArgentina–Greece4–0Foxboro Stadium, Boston📼 W07
21 JunNigeria–Bulgaria3–0Cotton Bowl, Dallas📼 W13
25 JunArgentina–Nigeria2–1Foxboro Stadium, Boston📼 W01
26 JunBulgaria–Greece4–0Soldier Field, Chicago📼 W02
30 JunArgentina–Bulgaria0–2Cotton Bowl, Dallas📼 W03
30 JunGreece–Nigeria0–2Foxboro Stadium, Boston❌
Group E Mexico · Republic of Ireland · Italy · Norway ✅ 4/6 ESN Ray Houghton's early lob stunned Italy in the opener
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18 JunItaly–Rep. of Ireland0–1Giants Stadium, New Jersey📼 W24
19 JunNorway–Mexico1–0RFK Stadium, Washington📼 W19
23 JunItaly–Norway1–0Giants Stadium, New Jersey📼 W23
24 JunMexico–Rep. of Ireland2–1Citrus Bowl, Orlando📼 W18
28 JunItaly–Mexico1–1RFK Stadium, Washington❌
28 JunRep. of Ireland–Norway0–0Citrus Bowl, Orlando❌
Group F Netherlands · Saudi Arabia · Morocco · Belgium ✅ 4/6 ESN
DateHomeAwayScoreVenueVideo
19 JunBelgium–Morocco1–0Citrus Bowl, Orlando📼 W20
20 JunNetherlands–Saudi Arabia2–1RFK Stadium, Washington📼 W15
25 JunBelgium–Netherlands1–0Citrus Bowl, Orlando📼 W08
25 JunSaudi Arabia–Morocco2–1Giants Stadium, New Jersey📼 W05
29 JunSaudi Arabia–Belgium1–0RFK Stadium, Washington❌
29 JunNetherlands–Morocco2–1Citrus Bowl, Orlando❌
Round of 16 2–5 Jul 1994 ✅ 1/8 ESN
DateHomeAwayScoreVenueVideo
2 JulGermany–Belgium3–2Soldier Field, Chicago❌
2 JulSpain–Switzerland3–0RFK Stadium, Washington❌
3 JulSweden–Saudi Arabia3–1Cotton Bowl, Dallas❌
3 JulRomania–Argentina3–2Rose Bowl, Pasadena📼 W06
4 JulNetherlands–Rep. of Ireland2–0Citrus Bowl, Orlando❌
4 JulBrazil–United States1–0Stanford Stadium, Palo Alto❌
5 JulNigeria–Italy1–2 a.e.t.Foxboro Stadium, Boston📼 W25
5 JulMexico–Bulgaria1–1 a.e.t. (1–3 pens)Giants Stadium, New Jersey❌
Quarterfinals 9–10 Jul 1994
DateHomeAwayScoreVenueVideo
9 JulItaly–Spain2–1Foxboro Stadium, Boston❌
9 JulNetherlands–Brazil2–3Cotton Bowl, Dallas❌
10 JulBulgaria–Germany2–1Giants Stadium, New Jersey📼 W21
10 JulRomania–Sweden2–2 a.e.t. (4–5 pens)Stanford Stadium, Palo Alto❌
Semifinals 13 Jul 1994
DateHomeAwayScoreVenueVideo
13 JulItaly–Bulgaria2–1Giants Stadium, New Jersey📼 W22
13 JulBrazil–Sweden1–0Rose Bowl, Pasadena❌
3rd Place & Final 16–17 Jul 1994 · Rose Bowl, Pasadena
DateHomeAwayScoreStageVideo
16 JulSweden–Bulgaria4–0Third place❌
17 JulBrazil–Italy0–0 a.e.t. (3–2 pens)🏆 FINAL📼 W09
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