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1930 WORLD CUP
URUGUAY
7/13/1930 -7/30/1930
The first-ever FIFA World Cup was held in Uruguay. Uruguay, as hosts, won the tournament by defeating Argentina 4-2 in the final. Only 13 teams participated, all from the Americas and Europe. The tournament featured a group stage followed by a knockout round for the top teams in each group.

TOURNAMENT LEGACY

The first-ever FIFA World Cup was held in Uruguay. Uruguay, as hosts, won the tournament by defeating Argentina 4-2 in the final. Only 13 teams participated, all from the Americas and Europe. The tournament featured a group stage followed by a knockout round for the top teams in each group.

TOURNAMENT HIGHLIGHTS

Memorable Moments & Key Information

The first-ever FIFA World Cup was held in Uruguay. Uruguay, as hosts, won the tournament by defeating Argentina 4-2 in the final. Only 13 teams participated, all from the Americas and Europe. The tournament featured a group stage followed by a knockout round for the top teams in each group.

Main Venues

Estadio Centenario Stadium

Estadio Centenario

Estadio Pocitos Stadium

Estadio Pocitos

Estadio Parque Central Stadium

Estadio Parque Central

Tournament Information

Start Date:7/13/1930
End Date:7/30/1930

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1930
CHAMPION
Winner
Uruguay
RUNNER-UP
Second Place
Argentina
THIRD
Third Place
United States
TEAMS
13
TEAMS
GOALS
70
TOTAL GOALS
MATCHES
18
TOTAL MATCHES
FANS
590,549
TOTAL ATTENDANCE
AVERAGE
3.89
GOALS PER MATCH

Top Scorer

8

Guillermo Stábile

Argentina