1930 FIFA World Cup
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The 1930 FIFA World Cup was the first 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 governi
Official poster, designed by Guillermo Laborde
Estadio Centenario 1930
Gran Parque Central 1900
Estadio Pocitos 1930
The Uruguay national football team, nicknamed la Celeste and los Charrúas, have represented Uruguay in international men's football since their first international match in 1902 and is administered by
1930 FIFA World Cup
…international governing body, selected Uruguay as the host nation, as the country would be celebrating the centenary of its first constitution and the Uruguay national football team had retained their football title at the 1928 Summer Olympics. All matches were played in the Uruguayan capital, Montevideo, the majority at the…
In 1917, Uruguay won back-to-back South American titles – this time as hosts.
Uruguay's 1923 Copa America had a significant impact on global football, as they decided to enter the 1924 FIFA organized Olympics due to this result.
1924 – Uruguay performed football's first Lap of Honour in France after beating Switzerland 3–0 to become the sport's first world champions.
1928 – Uruguay beat Argentina in Amsterdam to claim back-to-back FIFA world championships.