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13 July 1930. The first ever FIFA World Cup goal was scored by Lucien Laurent (France), playing for France against Mexico at the 1930 World Cup, in Estadio Pocitos, Montevideo, Uruguay, on 13 July 1930. The goal, a 19th-minute volley, was the opener in France's 4-?1 victory over the Mexico team.
The first two World Cup matches took place simultaneously and were won by France and the United States, who defeated Mexico 4–1 and Belgium 3–0, respectively. Lucien Laurent of France scored the first goal in World Cup history, while United States goalkeeper Jimmy Douglas posted the first clean sheet in the tournament the same day.
Oct 14, 2022 · 1982 Spain World Cup Good performance throughout the campaign meant Wales needed only a win and a draw in their final three games to progress to the FIFA World Cup finals. However, they suffered a ...
Nov 18, 2022 · Since the start of the World Cup in 1930, over 2500 goals have been scored across 20 editions of the tournament. Here are the milestone goals in the grandest carnival of the sport over the years. 1 – Lucien Laurent, France – July 13 – 1930. The FIFA World Cup – since its launch in 1930 – brings before the mind’s eye an enchanting ...
Nov 13, 2009 · France's Lucien Laurent, seen in this 2002, scored the first goal in World Cup history at the 1930 tournament in Uruguay. ( (CYRIL VILLEMAIN/AFP/Getty Images)) The list of important players who ...
Nov 16, 2009 · On July 13, 1930, France defeats Mexico 4-1 and the United States defeats Belgium 3-0 in the first-ever World Cup football matches, played simultaneously in host city Montevideo, Uruguay. The ...
Iceland first participated in World Cup qualification for the 1958 World Cup, finishing last in their group with zero wins and with 26 goals against. Alfreð Finnbogason scored the first goal for Iceland in FIFA World Cup history. The only other goal scored in the tournament was by Gylfi Sigurðsson.
