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

Melting hot! When Ireland played Mexico in 43C heat at 1994 World Cup
⚽ Football News · The Guardian · Jul 3, 2026

As the mercury rises at this year’s World Cup, we asked former Republic of Ireland footballers Jason McAteer and John Aldridge about the infamous match in Orlando that was played in 43 degree heat “Some of the boys were melting,” says Jason McAteer as he recalls one of the most notorious matches in World Cup history. “

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