Uruguay v Brazil (1950 FIFA World Cup)
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"Maracanazo" redirects here. For the 1989 football match between Brazil and Chile, see El Maracanazo.
The match between Uruguay and Brazil was the game of the final stage at the 1950 FIFA World Cup. It was played at the Maracanã Stadium in the then-capital of Brazil, Rio de Janeiro, on 16 July 1950.
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Tragedy of Maracanã (Maracanaço) | |||||||
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Event | 1950 FIFA World Cup | ||||||
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Date | 16 July 1950 | ||||||
Venue | Maracanã Stadium, Rio de Janeiro | ||||||
Referee | George Reader (England) | ||||||
Attendance | 173,850 (officially)[1] | ||||||
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