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1950 World Cup, Brazil Final group Brazil 7-1 Sweden |
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Only 13 countries contested the first post-World War II tournament with host Brazil, Sweden, Spain and Uruguay topping their respective groups. The four then played a round-robin with Brazil sweeping aside Sweden before 138,900 spectators, at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, July 3, 1950. They also beat Spain 6-1 but lost 2-1 to eventual champion Uruguay. [Photo/IC] |
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