The Maracanazo of 1950

1950

📅 16/07/1950

Uruguay stunned Brazil 2–1 in the decisive match of the 1950 World Cup.

On 16 July 1950, Uruguay defeated hosts Brazil 2–1 at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro. Brazil needed only a draw to win the World Cup, but Alcides Ghiggia scored the winning goal for Uruguay.

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