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Documentary Revives '94 World Cup Glory Ahead of 2026

3/18/2026

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The documentary "Summer of '94" examines the U.S. men's national team's lead-up to the 1994 World Cup.
It notes skepticism after a poor 1990 performance and reforms under coach Bora Milutinovic.
It highlights Marcelo Balboa and Alexi Lalas and describes their personal struggles and triumphs.
The documentary focuses heavily on the lead-up to the tournament and aims to engage fans ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

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Story summary

The documentary "Summer of '94" examines the U.S. men's national team's lead-up to the 1994 World Cup.
It notes skepticism after a poor 1990 performance and reforms under coach Bora Milutinovic.
It highlights Marcelo Balboa and Alexi Lalas and describes their personal struggles and triumphs.
The documentary focuses heavily on the lead-up to the tournament and aims to engage fans ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.