World Cup 1954 Qualifiers : Brazil beats Paraguay 4-1 to qualify for 1954 World Cup
RIO DE JANEIRO, Apr. 21, 1954 (AMP) — Switzerland 54 (Qualifiers) : Brazil defeated Paraguay by a score of 4-1 (halftime: 0-0), in a World Cup qualifying game on Wednesday. Brazil secured their ticket to the World Cup finals. Paraguay is eliminated.
Fixtures and Results : Group 12
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Overview
Brazil at the World Cup
- 4 appearances (first in 1930)
- 5 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
- Statistics: Runners-up (1950) Third Place (1938)
Paraguay at the World Cup
- 2 appearances (first in 1930)
- 3 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
Brazil
4:1
Paraguay
4:1 (0:0)
- 21 April 1954
- Rio de Janeiro
Group 12
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Brazil | 8 |
| Paraguay | 4 |
 Chile | 0 |
Matches
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