1950 FIFA World Cup Brazil™

1950 FIFA World Cup Brazil™

24 June - 16 July

Uruguay triumph brings heartbreak for Brazil

Uruguay triumph brings heartbreak for Brazil

1950 FIFA World Cup™

Uruguay triumph brings heartbreak for Brazil

Ghiggia: I felt sorry for the Brazilians

Ghiggia: I felt sorry for the Brazilians

1950 FIFA World Cup™

Ghiggia: I felt sorry for the Brazilians

The Maracanazo marvels in numbers

The Maracanazo marvels in numbers

Brazil 1950

The Maracanazo marvels in numbers

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.

1950 FIFA World Cup™

1950 WORLD CUP FINAL MATCH: Uruguay 2-1 Brazil

Brazilian forward Ademir (C) watches the ball go into the net as he scores his team's opening goal past Swedish goalkeeper Kalle Svensson during their World Cup final round match on July 09, 1950 at Maracana stadium in Rio de Janeiro.

1950 FIFA World Cup™

Goals galore from Brazil's lesser-known legend

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.

1950 FIFA World Cup™

USA shock England in 1950: The miracle on grass

World Cup Final, 1950, Maracana Stadium, Rio De Janeiro, Brazil, 16th July, 1950

1950 FIFA World Cup™

Brazil's 'best-ever team' denied

The president of the Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA), Frenchman Jules Rimet (C) presents the Jules Rimet trophy to Uruguay's captain Obdulio Varela (5).

1950 FIFA World Cup™

Uruguay’s manic Maracana coronation

'A national tragedy' for football's biggest crowd

Obdulio Varela, the Uruguay World Cup winning captain of 1950, receives the trophy from Jules Rimet

Obdulio Varela, the Uruguay World Cup winning captain of 1950, receives the trophy from Jules Rimet

Tuesday, 11 Feb 2020

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Photo, circa 1950, of Alcides Edgardo Ghiggia (Uruguay). Ghiggia scored the goal against Brazil that won Uruguay 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.

Friday, 14 Sep 2012

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World Cup Final. 16th July 1950. Maracana Stadium, Rio de Janeiro

World Cup Final. 16th July 1950. Maracana Stadium, Rio de Janeiro

Tuesday, 11 Feb 2020

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Maracana Stadium, Rio De Janeiro

Maracana Stadium, Rio De Janeiro

Wednesday, 17 Jul 2013

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The president of the Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA), Frenchman Jules Rimet (C) presents the Jules Rimet trophy to Uruguay's captain Obdulio Varela (5).

The president of the Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA), Frenchman Jules Rimet (C) presents the Jules Rimet trophy to Uruguay's captain Obdulio Varela (5).

Wednesday, 27 Apr 2016

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Brasil, Uruguay - practica de uruguay mundial futbol maracana 1950

Brasil, Uruguay - practica de uruguay mundial futbol maracana 1950

Tuesday, 11 Feb 2020

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USA national team from 1950

USA national team from 1950

Tuesday, 02 Feb 2010

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England’s Tom Finney holds off Fernando Roldan of Chile at Brazil 1950

England’s Tom Finney holds off Fernando Roldan of Chile at Brazil 1950

Monday, 02 Apr 2012

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Uruguay captain Obdulio Varela and Bolivia's Bustamente exchange pennants before a match at the 1950 FIFA World Cup Brazil.

Uruguay captain Obdulio Varela and Bolivia's Bustamente exchange pennants before a match at the 1950 FIFA World Cup Brazil.

Thursday, 11 Oct 2012

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World Cup Finals, 1950, Brazil, Maracana Stadium, Rio De Jainero, Brazil

World Cup Finals, 1950, Brazil, Maracana Stadium, Rio De Jainero, Brazil

Saturday, 29 Jun 2013

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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.

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.

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The Spain team

Friday, 27 Apr 2007

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Uruguayan goalkeeper Maspoli dives to save a Brazilian attack.

Uruguayan goalkeeper Maspoli dives to save a Brazilian attack.

Friday, 14 Sep 2012

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Team of Mexico pose before the World Cup Brazil 1950 match against Switzerland with blue and white Cruzeiro t-shirts.

Team of Mexico pose before the World Cup Brazil 1950 match against Switzerland with blue and white Cruzeiro t-shirts.

Friday, 16 May 2014

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The England team line up before a match against Spain at the 1950 FIFA World Cup.

The England team line up before a match against Spain at the 1950 FIFA World Cup.

Thursday, 11 Oct 2012

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Action in the Brazil goalmouth as Uruguay come close to scoring during 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

Friday, 30 Jan 2015

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Cover of a souvenir brochure produced to celebrate Uruguay's World Cup success in 1950

Cover of a souvenir brochure produced to celebrate Uruguay's World Cup success in 1950

Saturday, 18 May 2013

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Brazilian forward Ademir (C) watches the ball go into the net as he scores his team's opening goal past Swedish goalkeeper Kalle Svensson during their World Cup final round match on July 09, 1950 at Maracana stadium in Rio de Janeiro.

Brazilian forward Ademir (C) watches the ball go into the net as he scores his team's opening goal past Swedish goalkeeper Kalle Svensson during their World Cup final round match on July 09, 1950 at Maracana stadium in Rio de Janeiro.

Wednesday, 14 Feb 2018

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World Cup Final, 1930, Montevideo, Uruguay, Uruguay (4) v Argentina (2), Uruguayan striker Hector Castro scores his side's fourth goal.

Uruguay 1930

Hosts Uruguay beat arch-rivals to first world crown

1934 FIFA World Cup Italy, Final: Italy - Czechoslovakia 2:1

Italy 1934

Delight for the Azzurri as home advantage tells

1938 FIFA World Cup France, Final: Italy Hungary 4:2

France 1938

Pozzo the mastermind as Italy retain their crown

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.

Brazil 1950

Uruguay triumph brings heartbreak for Brazil

West German captain Fritz Walter and coach Sepp Herberger are carried

Switzerland 1954

Switzerland 1954

Hurt for Hungary as Germans achieve a miracle

Switzerland 1954

1958 World Cup Final, Stockholm, Sweden, 29th June, 1958, Sweden 2 v Brazil 5, Brazil's Pele surrounded by delighted Brazilian fans after the final in which he scored twice (Photo by Popperfoto/Getty Images)

Sweden 1958

A star is born as Brazil are champions at last

1962 World Cup Finals, Chile, Brazilians Garrincha, Didi, Pele, Vava and Zagallo

Chile 1962

Brazil flying high with 'Little Bird' Garrincha

England celebrates after winning the 1966 FIFA World Cup

England 1966

Hurst the hero for England in the home of football

Brazil 4 v Italy 1. Brazilian captain Carlos Alberto holds aloft the Jules Rimet World Cup trophy

Mexico 1970

Mexico in thrall to Brazilians' beautiful game

West Germany captain Franz Beckenbauer holds aloft the trophy

Germany 1974

Dutch take plaudits but Germany take the prize

Mario Kempes of Argentina celebrates scoring a goal during the FIFA World Cup Finals 1978 Final

Argentina 1978

Kempes key as Argentina are crowned with confetti

1982 FIFA World Cup Spain, Final: Italy - Germanyl 3:1

Spain 1982

Brazil shine but Rossi strikes Spanish gold for Italy

Diego Maradona, Argentina

Mexico 1986

Maradona lights up the world – with a helping hand

1990 FIFA World Cup Italy, Final: Germany - Argentina 1:0

Italy 1990

Germany hit winning note as Italian chorus fades

Brazilian forward Romario kisses the FIFA World Cup trophy as his teammates Branco and Dunga look on in 1994

USA 1994

Brazil back on top in football's final frontier

1998 FIFA World Cup France, Final: France - Brazil 3:0

France 1998

Zidane lights the blue-touch paper for France

Ronaldo, flanked by Rivaldo and Cafu, kisses the FIFA World Cup™ Trophy following Brazil’s 2-0 win over Germany in the Korea/Japan 2002 Final

Korea/Japan 2002

Korea/Japan 2002

Redemption for Ronaldo as world's eyes turn east

Korea/Japan 2002

Italian defender Fabio Cannavaro (C) celebrates with the trophy after the World Cup 2006 final

Germany 2006

Italy conquer the world as Germany wins friends

The Spain team celebrate victory with the World Cup, on the podium

South Africa 2010

South Africa 2010

Pride for Africa as Spain strike gold

South Africa 2010

Bastian Schweinsteiger of Germany leads team-mates in celebration

Brazil 2014

Germans reign as Brazil thrills the world

France v Croatia - Hugo Lloris of France lifts the World Cup trophy to celebrate with his teammates after the 2018 FIFA World Cup Final

Russia 2018

France triumphant in ravishing Russia

Handover Ceremony Kremlin - 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Final

Qatar 2022

From Russia 2018 to Qatar 2022

68th FIFA Congress

FIFA World Cup 2026™

Canada, Mexico and USA selected as hosts of the 2026 FIFA World Cup™

FIFA World Cup 2026™