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Norway's 1994 World Cup roster: How Erling Haaland, Kristian Thorstvedt, Alex Sorloth followed in dads' footsteps

The 2026 World Cup is a family affair for Norway.

The 2026 World Cup already set an attendance record. The catch? 1994

Through 60 matches, the 2026 World Cup has passed every tournament in total attendance. Here’s why 1994 still matters.

How three Norway players are continuing the mission their dads started at the 1994 World Cup

Father’s Day came early for Norway at the FIFA World Cup. On Tuesday in Boston, the Røde, Hvite, Blå fielded three players ...

From ‘USA94’ to now: how soccer has changed since the last American World Cup

The United States hosted its first World Cup in 1994. Soccer has changed dramatically in many ways since then – on and off the pitch. As the US (with Mexico and Canada) gets set to host the mega-event ...

Oral history: The USMNT’s near ‘miracle on grass’ against Brazil in the 1994 World Cup

The USMNT played against Brazil on July 4, 1994 and nearly upset the eventual champs. More than 30 years later, Team USA ...

2026 World Cup sets all-time attendance record with 3.6 million fans, surpassing 1994 mark

The 2026 Men's World Cup became the most-attended FIFA World Cup​ in history Thursday, surpassing the previous record of ...

1994 USA World Cup team could have 'made soccer or broke soccer' in America

USMNT felt it had to get out of the group to lay foundation for soccer in 1994.

1994 FIFA World Cup artifacts, more on display at Fair Park in Dallas

One item comes from Tom Landry, former coach of the Dallas Cowboys.

Why this World Cup could do for Canada what 1994 did for soccer in the U.S.

For Canada, this World Cup wasn't about proving the country could be a good host. It's about proving the country can find its ...