USA

3 Major Tournaments Covered

FIFA World Cup Classics Jul 4, 1994
USA LOSS
0 - 1
Brazil

AI INSIGHT Brazil defeated the United States 1-0 in a tense Round of 16 match held on American Independence Day. The game's lone goal was scored by Bebeto in the 72nd minute following a pass from Romário, despite Brazil playing with ten men for much of the match after Leonardo's red card. This victory proved crucial in Brazil's path to the 1994 title while legitimizing the U.S. national team on the global stage.