Bulgaria's Golden Generation | USA 1994 | FIFA World Cup 

What do you think is the World Cup's best underdog story?

The best Mexican team Vs the best Bulgarian team. They were equally matched and the penalties decided the winner. As Mexican I had a lot of hopes in our national team but much respect to this Bulgarian team.

I remember supporting our balkan neighbours vs Germany and jumping like crazy when Letchkov scored the second goal. Greetings from Albania 🇦🇱

I chose them as my team to support in 94 because England failed to qualify and Boncho Genchev was a player at my club. What a fantastic team, especially Stoichkov. I hope Bulgaria have another golden generation.

Hristo stoihtkov the legend ❤️

Stoickhov was a pure legend.

Imagine if we had a Bulgaria vs Romania final that year !!! 😩😳🇧🇬🇷🇴

I was a big fan of this team in 1994. Stoichkov and Letchkov were amazing players. Greetings from Brazil.

I hope Bulgaria can return to big stages in the future. The 1994 WC was incredible for them. What a squad they had!

well after we knocked out Germany no one would accept the victory also against Italy... The referee was terrible

great Bulgaria, my colleagues and I are thrilled with you in this cup. hugs from Brazil!

I can't believe that, guys! Thank you for dedicating this video for my country! Support from Bulgaria!

Greetings from Bulgaria 🇧🇬❤

I was 10 years old back then. The happiest summer of my life!

I love how they gave out bronze medals to the Bulgarians despite losing the play-off for third!. Kennet Anderson once said that he saw the Bulgarians coming up to the podium, but did not notice exactly why, as he was too busy celebrating with his Sweden team mates. He was later shown video footage and was like “I’m still learning so much from my experiences at that tournament”. Such fantastic times and as a 13 year old, I fell in love with your country and now I am finally visiting next year in Sofia!❤️❤️❤️

This team was just so inspiring, I just couldn't help but get behind them in USA 94. I knew Stoichkov was great at the team from watching Barcelona on Scorio in Wales but the the rest were unknown to me. Oh those heady days when the world cup would open ones eyes to new talents from around the globe!

Love for Bulgaria from Bosnia🇧🇦

It is hard to describe the joy a whole nation felt that summer. Nothing has ever got Bulgaria as united as this summer. I remember my friends and I (was 12 at the time) getting outside and changing the names of all players, shouting "Bulgarian heroes" with all of our lungs. Brings tears to my eyes just remembering this. Even more so, knowing that there's little chance of such thing happening again in my lifetime, seeing what Bulgarian football had become....

The game vs Italy,it was a clear handball with both hands !!!! in the Italy's box but no penalty for Bulgaria .....

The underdog story from Bulgaria is so memorable.

The team was unique! If the referee vs Italy was honest we could play final

Baggio and the referee denied the team of a final...

At 94 i was 13 years old and i see greatest teams that year Romania Sweden Nigeria and of course Bulgary with hirsto stoicov ivanov mihailov kiriakov letchcov Emil kostadinov very brave team they made a great world cup greetings from Houston

Krassimir Balakov, probably the best Bulgarian player in the Bundesliga of all time

I am so unlucky to be born after this world cup!😭 Our team is laughable now. I wish we went back in time!🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬

Mihaylov, Ivanov, Letchkov, Balakov, Kostadinov, Sirakov, Stoichkov... legends!

that free kick from stoichkov and the header from letchkov will be in my memorie forvever what a mattch

Bratko👊🙋‍♂️🇭🇷

One of the biggest overall underdog surprises in the history of World Cup, knowing that Bulgaria never won a World Cup match before this tournament, despite qualifying many times in the past. Any ways, this team is the best in Bulgarian soccer history.

You forgot to mention how BG went to the USA - by knocking out the team of France it was great match too - with goal in last second.

Some of these players are still remembered and have the fans respect in Portugal. Especially Balakov, Iordanov, Kostadinov and Mihaylov who were top players in the Portuguese league. What a fantastic squad they had.

I love 🇧🇬

And everyone was terrified of Trifon Ivanov may he r.i.p! What a legend!

I Love You BULGARIA National Football Team

Bulgarian Legend

My Country 🇧🇬❤

Bulgaria will never ever have a generation as iconic as that one. With players who actually cared about football rather than drugs, mafia and corruption

Greetings from Iraq 🇮🇶

A melhor geração da Bulgária de todos os tempos não minha opinião. I,m from Brasil

This is the Best national team BULGARIA🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬💪💪💪💪 in history

As a Bulgarian born in '93, I sincerely hope this success repeats itself in my lifetime..

Stoitchkov is a legend for all the Bulgarian people

1994… i was 11 years old and the US World Cup was the first one I truly enjoyed, I have vague memories of that 1990 World Cup… anyways… I remember being hooked watching the game against Germany and what a BIG upset that was… since the beginning I wanted Bulgaria to win the game… as a child, i wanted to be like Ivanov, a truly warrior in the defense that played his heart out in every game… oh my what a team they had that got the heart of the entire world stolen by surprise

Камата - Ицо Стоичков. Да са живи и здрави всички, освен Трифон, лека му пръст, от това първенство. Донесли са страшно радост за България.

To the French referee's mother, sister(s) and daugther(s):

This is the first world cup I really knew about and remember vividly as I was 10. Bulgaria and Sweden were both awesome sides during '94. Stoichkov was my favourite player from the tournament along with Hagi

No mention to the dramatic qualification at Parc des Princes? the 2-1 against France was a part of that journey

The name Bulgaria is imprinted in my mind for their impact in that world cup and for Stoichcov

I remember that summer, it was celebrations in the whole country. No one could quite believe it. thanks for making this!

1994 was a fantastic summer for the world!

Against Italy they had to award 2 penalties to Bulgaria but the judge did not do it

Stoichkov , Kostadinov , Sirakov , Balakov , Letchkov , Yankov , Borimirov , Ivanov , Houbtchev , Mikhailov : The generation that probably won't be repeated.

In 1993 qualifier, Kostadinov buzzer beated Team France WOW

After witnessing this golden Bulgarian generation who played beautiful flowing football, one can not help but to wonder where is Bulgaria nowadays?

I love Bulgaria and Hristo Stoikov is the best

This was my first world cup and it whas awesome! Still got the panini album lol :)

Thanks for the video and congratulations from Bulgaria ❤️

Bulgaria lover from oman since fifa world cup 1994

Such a great player..Hristo is fantastic..The entire team played very well in WC 1994..Love from India..

Bulgaria greetings from Macedonia

Stoichkov was almost like Barcelona’s Messi now, only Romario scored more goals :D

I was 5 years old and still remember this 2 goals against Germany =) But the "magic" started in 1993 when Bulgaria beat France like Germany 1:0 to 1:2 at Stade de France in Paris and leave France out of USA =)

Some amazing players there. I know Kiriakov from his time at Aberdeen FC.

still missing these times❤❤❤

As a romanian, much respect to Bulgaria's old generation. It's a pity in the history of football that we didn't witness the WC final Bulgaria and Romania😢❤

I wish we had our golden generation from then now as well.Greatings from 🇧🇬

During the Semi-Final game against Italy. The French Referee Joel Quiniou was supporting and was against Bulgaria. Because during the Qualify Kostadinov scored the winning goal Bulgaria in the last second and France didnt enter the World Cup. During the game the Referee team made Bulgarias attack as offside and then during an one-on-one between Costacurta and Kostadinov. Costacurta physically fouled him and touched the Ball by Hand, even in the Penalty Area but the Referee didnt gave an Penalty. 6 Years later in EURO 2000 Final Sylvain Wiltord scored the equalizer in last second and David Trezeguet scored the Golden Goal for France against Italy. 2 years later in World Cup 2002 France became the first Title Holder too not win an game and even score a Goal.

Unforgettable moments for every bulgarian during that crazy American summer of 94. A lot of joy, fun and the best Bulgarian football team playing ever.

Free flowing football from Bulgaria...legends like Stoichkov,Lechkov outstanding throughout.... sooper performance indeed....

It was coming home🇧🇬

Balakov and Kostadinov where also real top drawer.

Why didnt you mention the handball that wasnt given a penalty vs italy? Probably would change the outcome of the match

Wow great goals.

VS Italy they didn't gave us penalty :) dont skip that, dont forgive that

The national treasure of Bulgaria-STOICHKOV 8 ❤!

This is refreshing. Long live football and long live FIFA.

... and it all started with a stoppage-time stunner from Kostadinov at Parc des Princes, sending us to the World Cup at the expense of the French.

Hope so Bulgarian team was one of the most impressive in this world cup 👍😊

无比怀念。1994年保加利亚带给我的那个奇妙的夏天。

The commentator sounds like an 88 years old war veteran from Nebraska 🤣

I rem them from 94 more than any other . They were brilliant esp with such a hard draw of teams . Some awesome goals too.

Hristo Legend

Bulgaria and Romania need to be in final

Hristo Stoichkov and Balakov were AMAZING

Stoichkov, Letchkov and Kostadinov are great players.

Merçi Bulgarie, merçi stoichkov...

all national teams from 1994 are legendary with alot of outstanding players.

that was a great run love from greece

UNBELIEVABLE

If VAR consists then there are three clear penalties for Bulgaria against Italy in second half.

AYO BULGARIA🇧🇬 BANGKITLAH SEPERTI KESEBELASAN PEMAIN DI VIDEO DIATAS! UKIR LAGI SEJARAH.. KAMI INGIN MELIHAT KALIAN SEPERTI INI LAGI. SALAM DARI KAMI INDONESIA🇮🇩

Gran mundial de Bulgaria ! Saludos desde Argentina

I supported them as a second team in 1994 and really enjoyed seeing them play and even felt a slight bit of sadness at their exit against my team, Italy.

ستويتشكوف كان لاعبي المفضل في ذلك الوقت إنه لاعب أسطوري بكل ما تعنيه الكلمة من معنى كم أحبك يا خريستو ستويتشكوف ❤

that was great team with some amazing players

I still remember the Hristo Stoichkov free kick goal against Germany ! He was simply superb!

Equipaso! Saludos desde 🇵🇪

We see the intense meaning of golden generation when teams totally disappear to oblivion after such glory.

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