Uruguay v Brazil (1950 FIFA World Cup)

Uruguay v Brazil
Tragedy of Maracanã (Maracanaço)
The Maracanã, the venue for the match, as it appeared during the 1950 FIFA World Cup
Event1950 FIFA World Cup
Date16 July 1950
VenueMaracanã Stadium, Rio de Janeiro
RefereeGeorge Reader (England)
Attendance173,850 (officially)[1]

The match between Uruguay and Brazil was the game of the final stage at the 1950 FIFA World Cup. It was played at the Maracanã Stadium in the then-capital of Brazil, Rio de Janeiro, on 16 July 1950.

Background

Standings before the final match
Team Pld W D L GF GA Pts
 Brazil 2 2 0 0 13 2 4
 Uruguay 2 1 1 0 5 4 3
 Spain 2 0 1 1 3 8 1
 Sweden 2 0 0 2 3 10 0

Match

Uruguay 2–1 Brazil
Schiaffino  66'
Ghiggia  79'
Report Friaça  47'
Attendance: 173,850[1]
Referee: George Reader (England)
Uruguay
Brazil

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 Mike Janela (12 June 2018). "World Cup Rewind: Largest attendance at a match in the 1950 Brazil final". Guinness World Records. Retrieved 16 September 2021.

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