1994 World Cup — Match schedule.
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Direct answer
The 1994 FIFA World Cup ran 17 June – 17 July 1994 with 52 matches at 9 venues. The opening match was Germany 1-0 Bolivia, and the final was Brazil 0-0 Italy (3-2 pens).
1994 match schedule — summary
| Dates | 17 June – 17 July 1994 |
| Total matches | 52 |
| Teams | 24 |
| Venues | 9 |
| Opening match | Germany 1-0 Bolivia |
| Final | Brazil 0-0 Italy (3-2 pens) |
| Format | Groups → knockout |
The story
The first World Cup in the United States and the first final decided on penalties — Roberto Baggio skying the decisive kick. Brazil won a fourth title with Romário starring. Overshadowed by the murder of Colombia's Andrés Escobar after his own goal, and the highest aggregate attendance in World Cup history.
Knockout fixtures & results
Round of 16
- Germany 3-2 Belgium
- Spain 3-0 Switzerland
- Saudi Arabia 1-3 Sweden
- Romania 3-2 Argentina
- Netherlands 2-0 Republic of Ireland
- Brazil 1-0 USA
- Nigeria 1-2 Italy (a.e.t.)
- Mexico 1-1 Bulgaria (1-3 pens)
Quarterfinals
- Italy 2-1 Spain
- Brazil 3-2 Netherlands
- Bulgaria 2-1 Germany
- Sweden 2-2 Romania (5-4 pens)
Semifinals
- Brazil 1-0 Sweden
- Italy 2-1 Bulgaria
Third-place playoff
- Sweden 4-0 Bulgaria
Final
- Brazil 0-0 Italy (3-2 pens)
Related
See the full 1994 edition profile, the 1994 final classification, and our finals history.
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