The 1950 FIFA Football World Cup (Forth Edition). How?

The 1950 FIFA Football World Cup, also known as the 1950 World Cup, was the fourth edition of the tournament, and the first to be held after a 12-year hiatus due to the Second World War. The tournament was held in Brazil, and was contested by 13 teams from around the world. The tournament was won by Uruguay, who defeated Brazil 2-1 in the final.

The 1950 World Cup was the first to feature teams from outside of Europe and South America, with Mexico, the United States, and Egypt all participating. However, despite the inclusion of these teams, the tournament was dominated by the traditional powers of South American and European football.

The tournament began with a group stage, with four groups of four teams each. The teams in each group played each other once, with the top two teams from each group advancing to the semifinals. The semifinals were played in a knockout format, with the winners advancing to the final.

In Group 1, Brazil, Mexico, and Yugoslavia all advanced to the semifinals, with Mexico finishing as the group winner. In Group 2, Uruguay and Spain advanced, with Uruguay finishing as the group winner. In Group 3, Sweden and Switzerland advanced, with Sweden finishing as the group winner. In Group 4, Chile and Brazil advanced, with Chile finishing as the group winner.

The semifinals were contested by Brazil, Mexico, Uruguay, and Sweden. Brazil defeated Mexico 4-0 in the first semifinal, while Uruguay defeated Sweden 2-1 in the second semifinal. The final was contested by Brazil and Uruguay, and was held on July 16, 1950.

The final was played in front of a crowd of over 200,000 at the Maracanã Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The match was a tense and closely contested affair, with both teams having their chances. However, in the end, it was Uruguay who emerged victorious, winning 2-1 after a goal in the 79th minute by Alcides Ghiggia.

Uruguay's victory in the 1950 World Cup was seen as a major upset, as Brazil were heavily favored to win the tournament on home soil. The final match was also notable for being the only time that a host nation has lost a World Cup final.

The 1950 World Cup was also notable for the performances of several individual players. Brazilian striker Baltazar scored 7 goals in the tournament, and was the top scorer. Brazilian goalkeeper Barbosa also had a strong tournament, making several crucial saves to keep his team in the tournament.