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'Some of the boys were melting': Republic of Ireland players recall 43°C World Cup match against Mexico in 1994

Jonny Weeks

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Summary

A retrospective feature on the infamous 1994 World Cup group stage match between the Republic of Ireland and Mexico, played in extreme 43°C heat at the Citrus Bowl in Orlando. Former Irish players Jason McAteer and John Aldridge recount the brutal conditions, with players struggling in the blistering sun during a lunchtime kick-off. The article explores the physical toll, the atmosphere, and the lasting memory of one of the hottest matches in World Cup history.

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bsky'Some of the boys were melting': Republic of Ireland players recall 43°C World Cup match against Mexico in 1994theguardian.com

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Some of the boys were melting. Especially Steve Staunton and Tommy Coyne, they really struggled in the heat.

The sun was positioned so high in the sky that only the smallest of shadows were cast on to the pitch.

More than 100 supporters required medical treatment for heat-related issues during the match.

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As the mercury rises amid a heatwave at this year’s World Cup, we asked former Republic of Ireland players Jason McAteer and John Aldridge about the infamous match in Orlando

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