How O.J. Simpson’s Car Chase Overshadowed the 1994 World Cup Opener

The opening day of the 1994 FIFA World Cup in the United States should have been all about football. The reigning champions Germany faced Bolivia in a highly anticipated Group C fixture at Soldier Field. But the real drama unfolded off the pitch when O.J. Simpson’s infamous white Ford Bronco led police on a low-speed chase across Los Angeles. Fans and journalists alike were glued to their TV sets, diverting attention from the beautiful game. Germany, boasting a star-studded lineup including Lot...