I have watched, nearly start to finish, six World Cups in my lifetime, starting with 1998. While I was 10 when the ‘94 World Cup happened, my family wasn’t into soccer at the time before my brother and I started playing. So unfortunately I have zero recollection of the U.S.-hosted tournament other than the logo.
I can unequivocally say that I think this is the most exciting World Cup I have ever seen. While many of us are soured from the fact the Americans did not make it into the tournament, it shouldn't distract any of us from how amazing these past few weeks have been.