World Cup · Brazil
1950 — Uruguay win the World Cup
No final was played — the trophy was decided by a final group. Brazil needed only a draw; Uruguay won 2–1 in front of an estimated 200,000 people. The match is still called the Maracanazo.
Final
UruguayWinner
2–1
BrazilRunner-up
Maracanã, Rio de Janeiro
13teams
Ademirtop scorer · 8
Tournament note
The silence in the stadium is one of the most described moments in the sport’s history.
The final score above includes extra time and penalties where relevant. The top scorer figure is FIFA’s official record for that tournament.