1994 FIFA World Cup final tournament remains the highest in World Cup history, despite the expansion of the competition from 24 to 32 teams (and from 52 to 64 games), which was first introduced at the 1998 World Cup and is the current format. Brazil won the tournament after beating Italy 3–2 in a penalty shoot-out at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California near Los Angeles, after the game had ended 0–0 after extra time. It was the first World Cup final to be decided on penalties. The victory made Brazil the first nation to win four World Cup titles. There were four new
Colombia at the 1994 FIFA World Cup 29, 1993, Barranquilla, Colombia - 4 - 0 September 5, 1993, Lima, Peru - 2 - 2 September 5, 1993, Buenos Aires, Argentina - 0 - 5 Colombia qualified. "Argentina" advanced to the CONMEBOL / CONCACAF / OFC Intercontinental Play-off. The 1994 FIFA World Cup, the 15th staging of the World Cup, was held in the United States from June 17 to July 17. Colombia was placed in Group A with Romania, USA, and Switzerland. Before the World Cup began however the Colombians found themselves in a problematic situation. Colombia's preparations were conducted against a backdrop of rumors that betting