Brazilian legend Pele said Friday he wanted to see Brazil lift the World Cup on home soil, remembering how his father cried after the 1950 shock final loss to Uruguay.

It was only eight years later that a 17-year-old Pele helped to secure the first of Brazil's five titles to date and he told draw organisers he had never forgotten the "Maracanazo" shock dealt out by the Uruguayans.

"I don't want to see Brazil crying at this Cup," said Pele.

"I am sure Brazil are going to win," Pele said just ahead of the 32-team draw at Costa do Sauipe, northeastern Brazil.