Maracana Winning Goal
Scores Uruguay's decisive second goal against Brazil in the final-round match.
Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03
Alcides Ghiggia Biography and Timeline
Follow Alcides Ghiggia through 2 dated historical records for Uruguay.
Alcides Ghiggia, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
2Distinct records
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1950–1950Years on this page
1950
World Cup Winner
Alcides Ghiggia shoots past Brazil's goalkeeper to give Uruguay a 2-1 lead, securing one of the most celebrated upsets in World Cup history.
Records, sources and methodology
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