Uruguay beats Brazil 2-1 to win 1950 World Cup
RIO DE JANEIRO, Jul. 16, 1950 (AMP) — Brazil 50 : Uruguay defeated Brazil by a score of 2-1 (halftime: 0-0), in a World Cup second round game (Final Round Group) on Sunday afternoon at the Maracanã Stadium in Rio de Janeiro.
Both teams held off against each other during the first 45 minutes of the game. 0-0 at half time. Everything was decided in the second period with goals by Juan Alberto Schiaffino ('66) and Ghiggia ('79).
Uruguay won the 4th edition of the FIFA World Cup, their second title in history, Brazil finished second.Fixtures and Results : Final Round Group
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Overview
Uruguay at the World Cup
- 1 title (1930)
- 2 appearance (1930)
- 2 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
- Statistics: Champions (1930)
Brazil at the World Cup
- 4 appearances (first in 1930)
- 4 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
- Statistics: Third Place (1938)
Uruguay
2:1
Brazil
2:1 (0:0)
- 16 July 1950
- 15:00
- Rio de Janeiro
Final Round Group
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Uruguay | 5 |
| Brazil | 4 |
 Sweden | 2 |
 Spain | 1 |
Matches
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