Background
The match took place under Argentina's military dictatorship. Because Argentina played after Brazil, the hosts knew the exact winning margin they required. Testimonies and political allegations have sustained suspicion around the result.
Documented outcome
Argentina advanced and later won the World Cup. No FIFA sporting judgment has established that the match was fixed, and the allegations remain disputed rather than a confirmed finding.
Why it matters
The case shows how scheduling, political context and an extreme result can undermine trust even without a conclusive adjudication.