1950 FIFA World Cup
Hosted by Brazil. The "Maracanazo" — Uruguay shocked hosts Brazil in front of ~200,000 fans.
The 1950 FIFA World Cup at a glance
The 1950 FIFA World Cup was hosted by Brazil and contested by 13 teams over 22 matches, producing 88 goals (4.00 per match). The "Maracanazo" — Uruguay shocked hosts Brazil in front of ~200,000 fans. The final, Uruguay 2-1 Brazil, was played at Maracanã, Rio de Janeiro.
Ademir of Brazil won the Golden Boot with 9 goals. Scoring rate of 4.00 goals per match was 0.67 lower than the previous edition's 4.67. Final standings: 1st Uruguay, 2nd Brazil, 3rd Sweden, 4th Spain.
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1950 FIFA World Cup records
| Champion | Uruguay |
| Runner-up | Brazil |
| Third place | Sweden |
| Fourth place | Spain |
| Final score | Uruguay 2-1 Brazil |
| Final venue | Maracanã, Rio de Janeiro |
| Host country | Brazil |
| Teams | 13 |
| Matches | 22 |
| Goals | 88 |
| Goals per match | 4.00 |
| Top scorer | Ademir (9 goals) |
| Top scorer nationality | Brazil |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the 1950 FIFA World Cup?
Uruguay won the 1950 FIFA World Cup, beating Brazil 2-1 Brazil in the final at Maracanã, Rio de Janeiro.
Where was the 1950 World Cup held?
The 1950 FIFA World Cup was hosted by Brazil. The final was played at Maracanã, Rio de Janeiro.
Who was the top scorer at the 1950 World Cup?
Ademir of Brazil was the top scorer at the 1950 FIFA World Cup with 9 goals.
How many teams and matches were at the 1950 World Cup?
13 teams played at the 1950 FIFA World Cup in Brazil, totalling 22 matches and 88 goals — an average of 4.00 goals per match across roughly 21 days.
Who finished 3rd and 4th at the 1950 World Cup?
Sweden finished third and Spain finished fourth at the 1950 FIFA World Cup.
How did the 1950 World Cup differ from the previous edition?
The previous FIFA World Cup, in 1938, was won by Italy (84 goals across 18 matches; 4.67 goals per match). The 1950 edition produced 88 goals across 22 matches (4.00 per match) and was won by Uruguay.
What is the significance of the 1950 World Cup?
The "Maracanazo" — Uruguay shocked hosts Brazil in front of ~200,000 fans.
Can I get 1950 World Cup historical data via API?
Yes. TheStatsAPI provides historical FIFA World Cup data going back to 1930, including match results, lineups, top scorers, final standings, and team appearance records. Query historical endpoints with year=1950 to retrieve the full dataset.
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