2006
The “Maracanazo” — Uruguay stunned Brazil before ~200,000 at the Maracanã.
How it unfolded
Brazil built the Maracanã, pressed the victory records, and needed only a draw in the deciding match. Then Uruguay won 2–1 and silenced some 200,000 souls — the “Maracanazo,” still the most famous gut-punch in football history.
Final standings
- 🥇🇺🇾Uruguay1st
- 🥈🇧🇷Brazil2nd
- 🥉🇸🇪Sweden3rd
- 4🇪🇸Spain4th
Moments everyone remembers
- The “Maracanazo” silenced ~200,000 Brazilians.