1950 FIFA World Cup final round 1950 FIFA World Cup final round 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. The winner of the final round was declared champions of the World Cup. Uruguay won the tournament, defeating hosts Brazil in the decisive match for their second World Cup title. The top placed team from each of the four groups qualified for the final round. All times listed are local time. <section begin=FR-1 /><section end=FR-1 /> <section begin=FR-2 /><section end=FR-2 /> <section begin=FR-3 /><section end=FR-3 /> <section
1938 FIFA World Cup 1950. As a result, Italy were the reigning World Cup holders for a record 16 years, from 1934 to 1950. The Italian Vice-President of FIFA, Dr. Ottorino Barassi, hid the trophy in a shoe-box under his bed throughout the Second World War and thus saved it from falling into the hands of occupying troops. Ten cities were planned to host the tournament; of these, all hosted matches except Lyon, which did not due to Austria's withdrawal. For a list of all squads that appeared in the final tournament, see "1938 FIFA World Cup squads". With seven goals, Leônidas is the