Somalia year 1994 Soccer World Cup USA, Football postage stamps set

Somalia year 1994 Soccer World Cup USA, Football postage stamps set

The United States was selected as the host nation for the 1994 FIFA World Cup. It was the first time the tournament was held in the United States and the first time it was hosted by a country outside the traditional footballing powers of Europe and South America. Matches were held in various cities across the United States, including Los Angeles, Chicago, New York City, Washington, D.C., Dallas, and Detroit, among others. The final match was held at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California.

The 1994 FIFA World Cup culminated in a final match between Brazil and Italy, held at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California, on July 17, 1994. The match ended in a 0-0 draw after extra time, and Brazil emerged victorious, defeating Italy 3-2 in a penalty shootout to win their fourth FIFA World Cup title.

The 1994 FIFA World Cup left a lasting legacy for football in the United States, helping to popularize the sport and lay the groundwork for its growth in the country. The tournament set attendance records, with an average attendance of over 68,000 spectators per match, and generated widespread enthusiasm for football across the nation. The 1994 FIFA World Cup featured several memorable moments, including the United States national team’s surprising victory over Colombia, Romania’s upset win against Argentina, and Roberto Baggio’s missed penalty kick in the final match.