1950 FIFA World Cup final round

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The final round of the 1950 FIFA World Cup took place from 9 to 16 July 1950. The final round consisted of Brazil, Spain, Sweden, and Uruguay. [1] The winners of the final round were declared winners of the World Cup.

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Uruguay won the tournament, defeating hosts Brazil in the decisive match for their second World Cup title. [2]

Qualified teams

The top placed team from each of the four groups qualified for the final round.

GroupWinners
1 Flag of Brazil (1889-1960).svg  Brazil
2 Flag of Spain (1945-1977).svg  Spain
3 Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden
4 Flag of Uruguay.svg  Uruguay

Standings

PosTeamPldWDLGFGAGDPtsFinal result
1Flag of Uruguay.svg  Uruguay (C)321075+25 Champions
2Flag of Brazil (1889-1960).svg  Brazil 3201144+104
3Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden 310261152
4Flag of Spain (1945-1977).svg  Spain 301241171
Source: FIFA
Rules for classification: Tiebreakers
(C) Champions

Matches

All times listed are local time.

Uruguay vs Spain

Uruguay  Flag of Uruguay.svg2–2Flag of Spain (1945-1977).svg  Spain
Ghiggia Soccerball shade.svg29'
Varela Soccerball shade.svg73'
Report Basora Soccerball shade.svg37', 39'