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This historical moment came to pass in 1930, when Uruguay had a mere 1.75 million inhabitants. During their colorful history, they’ve won another World Cup in 1950 and more than a dozen Copa América titles, making them the most successful team in the history of the competition. They’re known for their sky-blue kits and the garra charrúa ...
Jul 13, 2019 · An international football tournament would be held in the summer of 1930 and as reigning Olympic champions, Uruguay were chosen as the host nation. It was a landmark year for the South American country as it also marked 100 years since they became an independent nation.
Uruguay's fourth title came in 1950 after beating hosts Brazil in the final match 2–1, a match that still holds the record for the highest official attendance for a football match ever (173,850 people at the gate).
Sep 7, 2022 · Just two years back, the Uruguay men’s football team had edged out Argentina to the 1928 Olympic gold medal after a 2-1 win in a replay. The first match had ended in a 1-1 stalemate. Tens of thousands of Argentinian fans made the short trip via ferries across the Rio de la Plata river for a chance to witness their team avenge the painful defeat of the 1928 Amsterdam Olympics.
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World Cup 1930. I n 1929, it was decided that the first ever World Cup would take place in Uruguay from 13 July to 30 July 1930. Thirteen nations would be participating after accepting invitations – no qualifications took place. In 18 matches, 70 goals would be scored including the first hat-trick in World Cup history by Guillermo Stábile.
Uruguay hosted and won the first FIFA World Cup in 1930, beating Argentina4–2 in the final. They won their second and last title in 1950, upsetting host Brazil2–1 in the final match. The team have qualified for fourteen World Cups, reaching the second round in ten, the semi-finals five times, and the final twice.
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Nov 24, 2017 · How Uruguay lifted the 1930 World Cup. A lmost 3.5 million – that’s the total population of Uruguay, the second smallest nation on the South American continent. Formed as a buffer state between Brazil and Argentina in the 19th century, Uruguay has spent most of her time as an independent nation in the shadow of her larger bordering nations ...
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