Pele Says Brazil Humble After 1950 Soccer World Cup Failure

Pele, the only person to win three World Cups as a player, said Brazil will enter next year’s tournament with more humility than when the country last hosted soccer’s marquee event in 1950.

Then, the nation was shocked 2-1 by Uruguay in the final game at Rio de Janeiro’s Maracana stadium in what is considered as a national tragedy by some Brazilians. Pele said he remembers a party atmosphere before the match started.