Football / World Cup USA '94: Dome breaks new ground
Your support helps us to tell the story
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Your support makes all the difference.THE World Cup breaks new ground in the Pontiac Silverdome today, writes Henry Winter. A dollars 2m grass pitch, scientifically nurtured in a Michigan parking lot before being winched in a myriad of hexagons on to the Detroit
Lions' artificial surface, makes its debut as the United States play Switzerland in the World Cup's first indoor match.
Today's game could determine how far the United States will go. Colombia and Romania, both potential quarter-finalists, await a US side anxious not to become the first World Cup hosts to succumb in the opening round.
Bora Milutinovic is confident America can prosper, and possibly harvest their first World Cup victory since defeating England in 1950. 'If a team want to beat us they have to show they are a truly great side,' the US coach said.
One factor guaranteed to vex both sides is the temperature,
expected to turn an un-airconditioned arena that is not air- conditioned into an oven.
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments