Uruguay captain Obdulio Varela and Bolivia's Bustamente exchange pennants before a match at the 1950 FIFA World Cup Brazil.
England goalkeeper Bert Williams and USA's Joe Gaetjens pictured in a Group 2 match at the 1950 FIFA World Cup. Gaetjens scored a goal in the 38th minute, giving the USA a sensational victory.
England captain Billy Wright leads his team out onto the pitch before the England-Chile match at the 1950 FIFA World Cup.
Souvenir postcard from the 1950 FIFA World Cup featuring the Maracana Stadium and views over Rio de Janerio.
The England team pose as a huge group of photographers take pictures in the Maracana Stadium before a match at the 1950 FIFA World Cup.
England captain Billy Wright, centre, and Stan Mortensen before they fly to Rio de Janeiro for the 1950 FIFA World Cup.
Photo, circa 1950, of Alcides Edgardo Ghiggia (Uruguay). Ghiggia scored the goal against Brazil that won Uruguay the 1950 FIFA World Cup.
England captain Billy Wright and and USA captain Ed Mcilvenny exchange souvenirs before the start of their match at the 1950 FIFA World Cup.
USA goalkeeper Frank Borghi saves in front of Tom Finney during the England-USA match at the 1950 FIFA World Cup.
Bert Williams, Wolves Athletic goalkeeper of the 1950's. Williams won 24 caps for England.
Uruguayan goalkeeper Maspoli dives to try to reach a Brazilian shot during the final group match at the 1950 FIFA World Cup. The shot goes wide. (Photo by Popperfoto/Getty Images)
A portrait of Obdulio Varela (Uruguay), the 1950 FIFA World Cup winning captain.
Uruguayan goalkeeper Maspoli dives to save a Brazilian attack.
Brazilian forward Ademir is challenged by Uruguay defender Rodriguez Andrade. Ademir shoots towards goal but the attempt goes wide.
The Uruguay team pose before the 1950 FIFA World Cup final against Brazil. (Photo by Bob Thomas/Popperfoto/Getty Images)
Brazilian goalkeeper Barbosa has been beaten at the near post by Alcides Edgardo Ghiggia (not in picture) who has scored Uruguay's 2nd goal to win the 1950 FIFA World Cup.
Uruguay's Juan Alberto Schiaffino shoots past Brazilian defender Juvenal and the ball flies past Barbosa (out of picture) for Uruguay's equalizing goal at the 1950 FIFA World Cup.
Uruguayan goalkeeper Roque Maspoli leaps to touch the ball over the bar during intense pressure from Brazil in the first half of a match at the 1950 FIFA World Cup.
Team captains, August (left) of Brazil and Uruguay's Obdulio Varela exchange pennants and meet the match officials before kick-off of a match at the 1950 FIFA World Cup.
Action in the Brazil goalmouth as Uruguay come close to scoring during a match at the 1950 FIFA World Cup.
The Sweden team line-up before a match against Uruguay at the 1950 FIFA World Cup.
The England team line up before a match against Spain at the 1950 FIFA World Cup.
Uruguay's Ghiggia scores the winning goal past the dive of Brazilian goalkeeper Barbosa to win the World Cup for Uruguay, Rio De Janeiro, 16th July, 1950.
England’s Tom Finney holds off Fernando Roldan of Chile at Brazil 1950
