In the second round, they defeated England 4–2, and Hungary beat Brazil by the same score. The defending world champions and the favourites would clash in semi-finals, and in a match that is remembered as one of the most magnificent demonstrations of football by both teams, it took the Magyars 120 minutes to give Uruguay its first ever World Cup defeat. Rodríguez Andrade, who just as he did in 1950, played in every match of the tournament, had a strong performance in his final World Cup appearance, even though he had to play the extra time with a pulled muscle.
In the second round, they emerged victorious over England 4–2 and Hungary triumphed over Brazil by the same score. The reigning champions and top contenders would face off in the semi-finals, resulting in an epic match that showcased exceptional football skills from both teams, ultimately taking the Magyars 120 minutes to secure Uruguay's first-ever World Cup loss. Rodríguez Andrade delivered a strong performance in his final World Cup appearance, despite having to play extra time with a muscle strain.