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The inaugural FIFA World Cup was entirely held in the Uruguayan capital of Montevideo with three stadiums, Estadio Centenario, Estadio Pocitos and Estadio Gran Parque Central, hosting the matches. The 90,000-capacity Estadio Centenario, built as a celebration for the centenary year of Uruguayan independence, was the central venue for the inaugural FIFA World Cup.
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Jul 13, 2019 · On this day in 1930, the globe welcomed the greatest sporting competition of all as the first ever World Cup got underway in Uruguay. The hosts would become the first ever nation to win the World Cup but it was the creation of the tournament by then FIFA president Jules Rimet that would leave a lasting impression on the footballing world.
Uruguay hosted and won the first FIFA World Cup in 1930, beating Argentina 4–2 in the final. They won their second and last title in 1950, upsetting host Brazil 2–1 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.
The 1930 FIFA World Cup was the inaugural FIFA World Cup, the world championship for men's national football teams. It took place in Uruguay from 13 to 30 July 1930. FIFA, football's international governing body, selected Uruguay as the host nation, as the country would be celebrating the centenary of its first constitution and the Uruguay ...
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.
Feb 12, 2023 · Uruguay and 12 other teams participated in the first FIFA World Cup . Uruguay became the first nation to win the official competition . In 1916, Uruguay won the first South American Championship .
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Jun 9, 2014 · QUIRKY FACTS. • The day after the 1930 final, July 31, was declared a national holiday in Uruguay. • Only 300 fans attended Romania’s 3-1 win over Peru on July 14 in the first round, the ...
