1938 World Cup Semi-Final vs Czechoslovakia
Brazil's 1938 campaign ended in the semi-finals, but Leônidas finished as top scorer.
Brazil faced Czechoslovakia in the quarter-finals of the 1938 FIFA World Cup. The match went to extra time and was replayed, with Brazil winning the replay 2–1.
Quick Facts
- Tournament
- 1938 FIFA World Cup
- Stage
- Semi-Final
- Venue
- Stade Vélodrome, Marseille
- Key figure
- Leônidas da Silva (Brazil)
- Outcome
- 2-1 after extra time
- Notable incident
- Match suspended due to darkness and violence
Lore & Background
The quarter-final between Brazil and Czechoslovakia was a notoriously feisty match in Bordeaux. The first game went to extra time, and both Oldřich Nejedlý and František Plánička suffered broken bones. Brazil won the replay 2–1, advancing to the semi-finals.
Reader's Guide
Brazil lost the semi-final to Italy 2–1, then won the third-place match against Sweden 4–2.
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