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From ‘USA94’ to now: how soccer has changed since the last American World Cup (opens in new tab)

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More matches, smaller nations, significant rule changes – the 2026 World Cup will be vastly different to the 1994 version in the US.

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World Cup 2026: How soccer has evolved since ‘USA94’

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