World Cup 1950 Brazil Facts and Statistics

wc_1950 The Brazilians built the world’s biggest soccer stadium, the Maracana, especially for the 1950 World Cup but it was the then mighty Uruguay who lifted the champions’ trophy in the huge new bowl. Another moment England fans might prefer to forget – being defeated by the United States.

Winner: Uruguay
Runners-Up: Brazil
Third: Sweden
Fourth: Spain
Golden Shoe: Ademir (Brazil) with 8 goals