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Grisly injuries, a murder and a disappeared hero: the forgotten stories of US World Cup history | Jonathan Wilson

Grisly injuries, a murder and a disappeared hero: the forgotten stories of US World Cup history | Jonathan Wilson

Published: May 9, 2026 · The Guardian

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As soccer fans turn their attention to the future of the sport in the States, we revisit four oft-overlooked moments – and one famous kick – that shaped its past