Roberto Baggio recalls missed penalty in 1994 World Cup final
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 12:28 PM
Last updated Jun 4, 2026
Roberto Baggio reflected on his memorable penalty miss during the 1994 World Cup final between Brazil and Italy. The match, held in Pasadena, ended in a draw after regular and extra time, leading to a penalty shootout. Baggio, a key player for Italy, missed the decisive kick, handing Brazil the championship. He expressed ongoing pain over the incident, stating it affected him deeply and continues to haunt him.
- •Baggio missed the decisive penalty in the 1994 final
- •Match ended in a goalless draw after extra time
- •Brazil won the World Cup in the penalty shootout
- •Baggio's miss is a lasting memory in World Cup lore
- •He described the moment as a wound that never closes
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"There is no more memorable penalty miss in World Cup history than the decisive kick in the 1994 final.That took place between Brazil and Italy in Pasadena and although normal time and extra-time produ...
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