World Cup Winner
José Nasazzi captains Uruguay to a 4-2 victory over Argentina in Montevideo and becomes the first captain to lift the FIFA World Cup trophy.
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José Nasazzi captains Uruguay to a 4-2 victory over Argentina in Montevideo and becomes the first captain to lift the FIFA World Cup trophy.
Héctor Castro scores Uruguay's fourth goal late in the final against Argentina, confirming the host nation's place as football's first world champion.
José Pedro Cea equalises for Uruguay in the second half of the World Cup final, turning a 2-1 deficit into the platform for victory.
Pablo Dorado scores the opening goal of the inaugural World Cup final as Uruguay begin their comeback-filled contest with Argentina.
Santos Iriarte scores from distance to give Uruguay a 3-2 advantage over Argentina after his teammates have recovered from a first-half deficit.
Alberto Suppici manages hosts Uruguay through the inaugural World Cup and sees his players overturn a half-time deficit in the final against Argentina.
Obdulio Varela captains Uruguay in the decisive final-round match against Brazil and rallies his side after the hosts take the lead at the Maracanã.
Juan Alberto Schiaffino equalises for Uruguay against Brazil, transforming a hostile stadium atmosphere and reopening the 1950 championship contest.
Roque Máspoli keeps goal for Uruguay during the decisive victory over Brazil, withstanding pressure before his teammates overturn the hosts' early lead.
Juan López Fontana manages Uruguay to the 1950 World Cup title after his team defeats heavily favoured Brazil in the decisive final-group match.
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.
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