1950 FIFA World Cup final round

The final round of the 1950 FIFA World Cup took place from 9 to 16 July 1950. The final round consisted of Brazil, Spain, Sweden, and Uruguay.[1] The winner of the final round was declared champions of the World Cup.

Uruguay won the tournament, defeating hosts Brazil in the decisive match for their second World Cup title.[2]

Qualified teams

The top placed team from each of the four groups qualified for the final round.

Group Winners
1  Brazil
2  Spain
3  Sweden
4  Uruguay

Standings
Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Final result
1  Uruguay (C) 3 2 1 0 7 5 +2 5 Champions
2  Brazil 3 2 0 1 14 4 +10 4
3  Sweden 3 1 0 2 6 11 −5 2
4  Spain 3 0 1 2 4 11 −7 1
Source: FIFA
Rules for classification: Tiebreakers
(C) Champion

Matches

All times listed are local time.

Uruguay vs Spain
Uruguay 2–2 Spain
Ghiggia 29'
Varela 73'		 Report Basora 37', 39'
Attendance: 44,802

Brazil vs Sweden

Brazil 7–1 Sweden
Ademir 17', 36', 52', 58'
Chico 39', 88'
Maneca 85'		 Report Andersson 67' (pen.)
Attendance: 138,886

Brazil vs Spain
Brazil 6–1 Spain
Ademir 15'
Jair 21'
Chico 31', 55'
Ademir 57'
Zizinho 67'		 Report Igoa 71'
Attendance: 152,772

Uruguay vs Sweden
Uruguay 3–2 Sweden
Ghiggia 39'
Míguez 77', 85'		 Report Palmér 5'
Sundqvist 40'
Attendance: 7,987
Referee: Giovanni Galeati (Italy)

Sweden vs Spain
Sweden 3–1 Spain
Sundqvist 15'
Mellberg 33'
Palmér 80'		 Report Zarra 82'
Attendance: 11,227
Referee: Karel van der Meer (Netherlands)

Uruguay vs Brazil
Main article: Uruguay v Brazil (1950 FIFA World Cup)
Uruguay 2–1 Brazil
Schiaffino 66'
Ghiggia 79'		 Report Friaça 47'
Attendance: 173,850[3]
Uruguay
Brazil

Assistant referees:
Arthur Edward Ellis (England)
George Mitchell (Scotland)

References

  1. "Brazil's first World Cup draw". FIFA. 3 December 2013. Archived from the original on 14 June 2014.
  2. "Uruguay's 1950 World Cup triumph a testament to the spirit of garra". CNN. 4 July 2010.
  3. 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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