1950 FIFA World Cup Lists

The 1950 FIFA World Cup in Brazil featured 13 teams and was won by Uruguay after defeating Brazil 2–1 in the decisive final group match.

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The winner of the tournament was Uruguay. See the 1950 final standings, and the list of all winners.
The top goal scorer in 1950 was Brazilian Marques Ademir with 9 goals. See the Top Goal Scorers for 1950, and the list of all Golden Boot winners.
The tournament was known for the “Maracanazo,” one of the biggest upsets in football history, in front of a massive crowd at the Maracanã Stadium. See more significant events on the World Cup History list.
In 1950, 13 teams competed in four initial groups. The winner of each group advanced to a final round-robin group of four, which determined the champion rather than a single final match. See the format changes over the years.

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