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The rivalry, in football culture
Brazil hosted the 1950 World Cup expecting to win it. The format of that tournament was a final group stage rather than a knockout final, which meant the deciding match against Uruguay was played in front of 200,000 fans at the Maracanã with Brazil needing only a draw to lift the trophy. Uruguay won 2-1 in the second half. The result is so famous in Brazil that the word 'Maracanazo' entered the Portuguese language as a synonym for 'historic catastrophe'.
Notable meetings
- 1950 World Cup final round — Uruguay 2-1 Brazil at the Maracanã. The most famous result in World Cup history. Brazil's national trauma.
- 1970 World Cup semi-final — Brazil 3-1 Uruguay in Mexico. Pelé's Brazil broke the curse on the way to their third title.
- Multiple Copa América finals across the modern era — the rivalry remains a constant in South American football.
Kit comparison
Which kit is better — Brazil or Uruguay?
The football rivalry is one thing. The kit rivalry is another. See the full kit comparison with verdicts, design notes, and direct buy links for both teams.
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