World Cup 2002 Qualifiers : Brazil and Uruguay play out 1-1 draw
RIO DE JANEIRO, Jun. 28, 2000 (AMP) — Korea Japan 2002 (South American Qualifiers) : Brazil tied 1-1 with Uruguay (halftime: 0-0), in a qualifying game for the 2002 FIFA World Cup (Qualifying Tournament) on Wednesday night.
The result put the Brazilians second in the group with 8 points. Uruguay is third with 7 points. In their next game, Brazil will meet Paraguay on July 18, while Uruguay will face Venezuela.
Fixtures and Results : Qualifying Tournament
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Overview
Brazil at the World Cup
- 4 titles (1958, 1962, 1970, 1994)
- 16 appearances (first in 1930)
- 17 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
- Statistics: Champions (1958, 1962, 1970, 1994) Runners-up (1950, 1998) Third Place (1938, 1978) Fourth Place (1974)
Uruguay at the World Cup
- 2 titles (1930, 1950)
- 9 appearances (first in 1930)
- 15 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
- Statistics: Champions (1930, 1950) Fourth Place (1954, 1970)
Brazil
1:1
Uruguay
1:1 (0:0)
- 28 June 2000
- 20:40
- Rio de Janeiro
Qualifying Tournament
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 Argentina | 9 |
| Brazil | 8 |
| Uruguay | 7 |
 Paraguay | 6 |
 Colombia | 5 |
 Peru | 4 |
 Ecuador | 3 |
 Venezuela | 3 |
 Bolivia | 1 |
 Chile | 1 |
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