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The Guardian - UK
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Jonny Weeks

Melting hot! When Ireland played Mexico in 43C heat at 1994 World Cup

Ireland v Mexico in 1994
Ireland v Mexico in 1994. Composite: Guardian Picture Desk

“Some of the boys were melting,” says Jason McAteer as he recalls one of the most notorious matches in World Cup history. “Especially Steve Staunton and Tommy Coyne, they really struggled in the heat.”

It was the group stage of the 1994 World Cup and the Republic of Ireland, having just defeated eventual finalists Italy in their opening match, were facing Mexico at the Citrus Bowl in Florida.

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