Welcome back to It Was What It Was, and part two of our look at Cameroon’s extraordinary journey at the 1990 World Cup.

With their stunning opening victory against defending champions Argentina and making history as the first African team to reach the quarter-finals, Cameroon’s story is one of resilience, brilliance, and pure football magic.

Facing England in a gripping quarter-final showdown against stars like Paul Gascoigne and Gary Lineker, the Indomitable Lions captivated the world in one of the World Cup’s greatest underdog stories.

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00:00 Introduction and Initial Setup

00:19 Chaos and Preparation for the World Cup

01:25 Cameroon's Opening Game Against Argentina

02:45 Diego Maradona's Challenges

04:56 Cameroon's Tactical Adjustments

07:35 FIFA's New Rules and Refereeing Challenges

11:35 Cameroon's Historic Victory Over Argentina

15:04 Advancing Through the Group Stage

20:41 Facing Colombia in the Knockout Stage

23:39 Cliffhanger: Preparing to Face England

24:32 England's Quarter-Final Prospects

25:25 Scouting Cameroon: Underestimations and Realities

27:32 Tunnel Tensions and Early Game Dynamics

29:37 Cameroon's Tactical Surprises

33:46 England's Tactical Adjustments

40:54 Cameroon's Legacy and African Football Challenges

50:07 Concluding Thoughts on Cameroon 1990

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