1994 FIFA World Cup Lists
The 1994 FIFA World Cup in the United States featured 24 teams and was won by Brazil, who defeated Italy on penalties after a 0–0 draw in the final. It was known for the first World Cup final decided by penalties and Roberto Baggio’s missed spot kick.
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- The winner of the tournament was Brazil. See the 1994 final standings, and the list of all winners.
- The World Cup final was decided by a penalty shootout for the first time. See more World Cup Firsts
- There were two joint winners of the top goal scorer award. Both Hristo Stoichkov and Oleg Salenko scored six goals and had one assist each. See the Top Goal Scorers for 1994, and the list of all Golden Boot winners.
- The match format for 1994 comprised 24 teams competing in six groups of four. The top two teams from each group, along with the four best-ranked third-place teams, advanced to a knockout round of 16. See the format changes over the years.
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