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Who won the first FIFA World Cup in 1930?
Answer
Uruguay
Uruguay won the inaugural FIFA World Cup tournament, held in Uruguay in 1930, defeating Argentina 4-2 in the final. This historic tournament marked the first international soccer championship organized by FIFA (Fédération Internationale de Football Association). Uruguay was selected as the host nation by FIFA, and the South American nation's choice was justified by their Olympic soccer victories in 1924 and 1928. The tournament featured 13 teams from three continents, establishing a template for World Cup tournaments that continue every four years.
💡 Did you know?
Uruguay won the first World Cup in 1930 and again in 1950, making them the only nation to win twice as host nation.
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- Brazil
- Germany
- Italy
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- soccer
- fifa-world-cup
- history
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