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Who did Brazil lose to 1950?
Uruguay
Uruguay v Brazil (1950 FIFA World Cup) – Wikipedia.
How many goals did Brazil concede in the 1950 FIFA World Cup?
four
Brazil won their first two matches with a 7–1 thrashing of Sweden and 6–1 rout of Spain, putting them on top of the group with one game left to play against Uruguay; in second and only a point behind. Brazil had scored 23 goals in the tournament and only conceded four, and so were strong favourites.
Did Pele score in the 1958 World Cup?
At age 17, Pelé simultaneously became the youngest player to participate in, score, and win a World Cup final.
What year did Pele retire?
October 1, 1977Pelé / Career end
Pelé announced his retirement in 1974 but in 1975 agreed to a three-year $7 million contract with the New York Cosmos of the North American Soccer League and to promote the game in the United States. He retired after leading the Cosmos to the league championship in 1977.
Where was the 1950 World Cup played?
Uruguay v Brazil (1950 FIFA World Cup) Uruguay v Brazil was the decisive match of the final group stage at the 1950 FIFA World Cup. The match was played at the Estádio do Maracanã in the then-Brazilian capital of Rio de Janeiro on 16 July 1950.
Who won the 1950 World Cup in Brazil?
1950 FIFA World Cup. The 1950 FIFA World Cup, held in Brazil from 24 June to 16 July 1950, was the fourth FIFA World Cup. It was the first World Cup since 1938, the planned 1942 and 1946 competitions having been cancelled due to World War II. It was won by Uruguay, who had won the inaugural competition in 1930.
When was the first FIFA World Cup held in Brazil?
1950 FIFA World Cup. The 1950 FIFA World Cup, held in Brazil from 24 June to 16 July 1950, was the fourth FIFA World Cup. It was the first World Cup since 1938, the planned 1942 and 1946 competitions having been cancelled due to World War II.
Who won the FIFA World Cup in 1930?
Uruguay, who had won the inaugural competition in 1930, defeated the host nation, Brazil, in the deciding match of the four-team group of the final round. This was the only tournament not decided by a one-match final.