Brazil at the World Cups: 1950, runners-up at the Maracanã
The 1950 World Cup in Brazil marked the country's first hosting of the tournament after a 12-year hiatus due to World War II. Brazil achieved significant victories leading up to the final, including a 7-1 win over Sweden and a 6-1 win over Spain. However, in the final match against Uruguay, Brazil lost despite initially taking the lead, resulting in a disappointing end to their campaign.
- ▪Brazil's World Cup journey in 1950 included wins of 4-0 over Mexico, 7-1 over Sweden, and 6-1 over Spain.
- ▪The final match against Uruguay drew over 170,000 spectators at the Maracanã stadium.
- ▪Brazil's coach at the time was Flávio Costa, and Ademir Menezes was the tournament's top scorer.
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