Memories at the 1994 World Cup in America

The last time the World Cup took place in North America in 1994, many soccer fans were not very optimistic. However, this tournament laid the foundation for today's American soccer culture, and it still lives on in the memories of two exceptional countries. Rick Edwards invited Brazilian fan Edson and two Irish fans - Rodney and Phelim - who were already in the United States. They described a somewhat less exciting atmosphere dominated by the sweltering heat, but there were also memorable moments for their teams.

02:20 - Predictions about the 1994 World Cup in the US 05:00 - Lack of football culture 08:10 - Edson grew up watching Brazil play 10:07 - Ireland take on Roberto Baggio's Italy 16:35 - Extreme heat 18:40 - John Aldridge's famous statement 20:40 - Why things ended disappointingly for Ireland 22:50 - An unconventional Brazilian team 25:20 - Brazil vs Netherlands 27:10 - Phelim and Rodney cause trouble in Fort Lauderdale 29:15 - Brazil and Ireland return home 32:30 - What the 1994 World Cup meant for both countries.