COPA Football t-shirt from the official FIFA Classics World Cup collection. The World Cup 1950 Poster t-shirt is in yellow and has a round neck. The front of the t-shirt features a print of the official 1950 World Cup poster. This poster was used for information and promotion of the tournament. The print shows a leg with a football shoe which traps against a football. In addition, the COPA Football t-shirt contains the text IV Campeonato Mundial de Futebol -Taca Jules Rimet-, Junho de 1950 Brasil. Material: 100% cotton.
The 1950 FIFA World Cup was the fourth edition and the host nation was Brazil. The tournament lasted three weeks, from June 24 to July 16. A total of 15 countries took part in the tournament and it was played in six different stadiums. Uruguay won the World Cup in Brazil by beating Brazil 2-1 in the lion's den in the 'final'. Uruguay finished in the final group by winning over Brazil, Sweden and Spain. During the 'final' Brazil had enough of a draw, Uruguay had to win to become world champions. With 25 minutes to play, Brazil was leading 0-1 and there seemed to be nothing in the air. In minute 66, Uruguay equalized and 10 minutes before the end, Alcides Ghiggia scored the decisive goal. The 1-2 defeat in front of their own audience became a national trauma for Brazil. This match was nicknamed Maracanaco, the shock of Maracana.
The FIFA Classics World Cup collection from COPA Football consists of several t-shirts, casual socks and sock box sets which feature the official World Cup posters, emblems and mascots from various World Cup football.
