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Move over Soccerey Bally: how Striker the dog became a 1994 World Cup hero

The tournament’s mascot came to herald the ubiquitous, commercial aims of a growing international spectacle

The Guardian - US

Bill Nuttall on saving Pelé’s penalty and building a US team from scratch

Former goalkeeper and US Soccer general manager is hosting the Spain team at his training camp in Chattanooga

The Guardian - UK

World Cup 94 chief Alan Rothenberg: ‘We wanted Whitney Houston on the pitch but Fifa said no’

The man in charge the last time the US hosted the World Cup marvels at the transformation of football in America over the last 32 years

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FIFA 2026: It's bigger. Is it better? A look at the differences between the 1994 and 2026 World Cups

The 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America contrasts sharply with the 1994 tournament. Ticket prices have surged dramatically. The competition has expanded to 48 teams, requiring more games. Venues are now exclusively NFL stadiums, and the geographic reach extends to Canada. Water breaks are a new feature.

The Economic Times

USA '94 legacy: why two big misses didn't prevent a World Cup hit

Why two big misses didn't prevent World Cup 1994 being a hit, FourFourTwo look at the legacy of the USA's first major football tournament

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How Fifa lost control and made the World Cup a rip-off for fans

SPECIAL REPORT: While the Fifa president Gianni Infantino boasts about how the US commercialisation of sport is ‘reaching different levels’, fans are left to pay the exorbitant cost of this World Cup. ‘It’s a lesson in how to suck the joy out of it.’ By Miguel Delaney

The Independent UK

FIFA could make billions from the World Cup. Texas host cities will get little in return.

Almost all of the costs for organizing the tournament fall on the cities, whose ability to collect revenue is limited. In Texas, that could leave taxpayers on the hook.

The Texas Tribune

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The FA Cup still has an important place. This weekend was proof

From exposed anxieties to unexpected heroes, this weekend’s cup contests papered over a weird three-week Premier League break

The Guardian - US

World Cup 94 chief Alan Rothenberg on growth of US soccer, the 2026 finals and dynamic pricing

A foundational figure in the business of soccer and sports in the US is adamant that fans will find a way to attend big events, regardless of political issues

The Guardian - US

Will Trump’s tariffs against Canada and Mexico hit the 2026 World Cup?

Increasing concerns about the feasibility of holding the 2026 FIFA World Cup between the US, Canada and Mexico have emerged, following Trump's tariffs against both these countries.

Euronews

The 2026 World Cup, heralded as a uniter, is facing divisive road blocks

And on-again, off-again trade war and threats from the US toward both of its co-hosts leave fans and teams in a tough position

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