World Cup 1954 : Brazil beats Mexico 5-0
GENEVA, Jun. 16, 1954 (AMP) — Switzerland 54 : Brazil defeated Mexico by a big score of 5-0 (halftime: 4-0), in a World Cup group stage game on Wednesday night at the Charmilles Stadium in Geneva.
Pinga scored dual goals
Brazil dominated the first half thanks to goals from Baltazar ('23), Didi ('30) and Pinga ('34, '43). Leading 4-0 at the break, the Brazilians further widened their lead in the second period with a goal by Julinho in the 69th minute.
The result put the Brazilians top of Group 1 with 2 points. In their last game, Brazil will meet second-placed Yugoslavia at the Charmilles Stadium on June 19, while Mexico will face France.
Fixtures and Results : Group 1
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Overview
Brazil at the World Cup
- 5 appearances (first in 1930)
- 5 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
- Statistics: Runners-up (1950) Third Place (1938)
Mexico at the World Cup
- 3 appearances (first in 1930)
- 4 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
Brazil
5:0
Mexico
5:0 (4:0)
- 16 June 1954
- 18:00
- Geneva
Group 1
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Brazil | 2 |
 Yugoslavia | 2 |
 France | 0 |
| Mexico | 0 |
Matches
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