USA 24 Group stage, knockouts played: 52 scored: 141 Brazil : Italy : Hristo Stoichkov (Bulgaria), Oleg Salenko (Russia)The World Cup finally arrived in the United States, following an impressive bid based on preparedness to host the tournament on a large scale. The event was spread across nine cities from the east coast to the west, and from the south to the Midwest.In order to encourage attacking play, FIFA introduced some rule changes. Back-passes to the goalkeeper were not allowed, linesmen were encouraged to be lenient on the offside rule, and three points would be awarded for winning a group match.
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