1930 FIFA World Cup – Uruguay
The inaugural FIFA World Cup took place in Uruguay in 1930. Thirteen teams participated: seven from South America, four from Europe, and two from North America. Matches were held in Montevideo, with the Estadio Centenario as the main stage. Uruguay, the host nation, celebrated their centenary of independence by winning the first-ever World Cup trophy.
Group Stage
Group 1
| Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Argentina | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Chile | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| France | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Mexico | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Match Results
- France 4–1 Mexico
- Argentina 1–0 France
- Chile 3–0 Mexico
- Argentina 6–3 Mexico
- Chile 1–0 France
- Argentina 3–1 Chile
Argentina impressed with attacking football, scoring ten goals in three matches and topping the group.
Group 2
| Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yugoslavia | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Brazil | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Bolivia | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Match Results
- Yugoslavia 2–1 Brazil
- Brazil 4–0 Bolivia
- Yugoslavia 4–0 Bolivia
Yugoslavia surprised by eliminating Brazil, advancing with two strong victories.
Group 3
| Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uruguay | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Romania | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Peru | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Match Results
- Romania 3–1 Peru
- Uruguay 1–0 Peru
- Uruguay 4–0 Romania
Hosts Uruguay showed strength with a dominant 4–0 victory over Romania.
Group 4
| Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USA | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Paraguay | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Belgium | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Match Results
- USA 3–0 Belgium
- Paraguay 1–0 Belgium
- USA 3–0 Paraguay
The USA impressed with back-to-back 3–0 wins, advancing confidently to the semifinals.
Knockout Stage
Semi-finals
- Argentina 6–1 USA
- Uruguay 6–1 Yugoslavia
Both South American giants dominated, setting up a fierce final between Uruguay and Argentina.
Final
Uruguay 4–2 Argentina (Estadio Centenario, Montevideo)
In front of 93,000 spectators, Uruguay came from behind to beat Argentina 4–2, becoming the first-ever World Cup champions. This historic victory coincided with the country’s centenary celebrations.
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