Uruguay beats England to advance to World Cup semifinals

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FIFA World Cup 1954 : Uruguay England
World Cup 1954 : Uruguay 4-2 England 26/06/1954

BASEL, Jun. 26, 1954 (AMP) — Switzerland 54 : Uruguay reached the semifinals of the 1954 FIFA World Cup with a 4-2 win against England (halftime: 2-1) on Saturday afternoon at the St. Jakob Stadium in Basel.

Uruguay dominated the first half thanks to goals from Borges ('5) and Varela ('39). Leading 2-1 at the break, the Uruguayans further widened their lead in the second period by scoring twice (Juan Alberto Schiaffino '46 and Ambrois '78).

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Overview

Uruguay at the World Cup

  • 2 titles (1930, 1950)
  • 3 appearances (first in 1930)
  • 3 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
  • Statistics: Champions (1930, 1950)

England at the World Cup

  • 2 appearance (1950)
  • 2 participations in the qualifications (first in 1950)
1954 World Cup Poster
Uruguay
4:2
England
4:2 (2:1)
  • 26 June 1954
  • 17:00
  • Basel

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