I Wanted to Die. The Legendary Footballer Remembers the Missed Penalty in the World Cup Final.

The legendary Italian footballer Roberto Baggio shared his memories of the 1994 World Cup, which took place in nine American cities.

In 2026, the World Cup will be held in the USA, Canada, and Mexico. Baggio emphasized the great significance of the heat during this tournament and expressed gratitude for the support given to the football team.

<I wanted to die at that moment. That's how it all happened>

The final of this tournament saw the Italian team lose to Brazil, falling behind in a penalty shootout after Baggio himself missed a penalty.

<The entire World Cup – not just our matches – took place in the heat. It was incredibly difficult. We had to perform beyond human capabilities. However, we continued to fight with passion and a desire to achieve results, and many Italians living in these countries as immigrants took pride in us. Our team felt that support. It added an extra motivation to overcome all obstacles>

The Club World Cup is approaching the quarter-finals. The matches schedule indicates the pairs of teams and the dates of the meetings. It is also worth noting the kickoff of a new season for the 'Dynamo' team in the second qualifying round of the Champions League.

Club World Cup. Quarter-finals

• July 4, 22:00 – 'Fluminense' – 'Al-Hilal'
• July 5, 04:00 – 'Palmeiras' – 'Chelsea'
• July 5, 19:00 – 'PSG' – 'Bayern'
• July 5, 23:00 – 'Real' – 'Juventus' – 'Borussia' – 'Monterrey'

In the second qualifying round of the Champions League, 'Dynamo' will play against the winner of the pair 'Zalgiris' (Lithuania) – 'Hamrun Spartans' (Malta). The matches of this stage are scheduled for July 22/23 and 29/30.

The first match for 'Dynamo' will be held on their home ground, overcoming the selection. The second match will take place at the home stadium of the Kyiv club.

During an interview, Roberto Baggio recalled the 1994 World Cup, emphasizing the difficult conditions due to the heat and shared his emotions after Italy's loss in the final. At the same Time, the quarter-finals of the Club World Cup began, and the qualifying matches for 'Dynamo' started.