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1994 World Cup: Soccer's Breakthrough in USA
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The 1994 World Cup, the first to hit U.S. soil, was a surprise hit, drawing over 3.5 million attendees. Despite soccers low popularity, the events success was attributed to infrastructure, fan enthusiasm, and the U.S. mens teams unexpected win against Colombia. Since then, soccer has grown exponentially, now ranking third in U.S. popularity. The 2026 World Cup, co-hosted by the U.S., is expected to see a larger, more passionate crowd and a stronger mens team, but challenges like high ticket prices and travel hurdles may pose obstacles.
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