USA 94: The World Cup That Changed the Game

The first comprehensive overview of the 1994 World Cup – a watershed moment in football. Featuring extensive research from both modern sources and archived accounts, USA 94 charts the World Cup tournament process from the bid through to the final match, played in front of 94,000 fans. A group of volunteers begged, borrowed and remortgaged a house on their way to convincing FIFA to hand them the keys to the 1994 World Cup. When they got the green light, the USA was tasked with presenting the greatest show on earth. While nobody expected the USA to succeed as hosts, with their nation of non-believers, what followed was a glorious summer of shattered attendance records and millions of fans. This alongside memorable kits, missed penalties, a car chase, internal politics, triumph and tragedy in equal measure made the 1994 world cup one that will be remembered for decades. Reviews: ‘One of the best World Cup books I’ve read’ – 5 Star Reader Review ‘A book I couldn’t stop once I started’ – 5 Star Reader Review ‘The author does a great job in bringing the tournament to life, from the iconic players, key games, and controversial moments’ – 5 Star Reader Review