Introduction. When Uruguay won the right to host the inaugural World Cup — partly based around the fact they were celebrating their centenary as a nation, and partly because they were considered ...

Do you know when the first World Cup was held? Do you know where it was held? Do you know who won the first World Cup match? Here's every country that's won the World Cup since 1930.

The 1934 World Cup as a whole seems oft-forgotten in USMNT history, sandwiched between the team’s inaugural appearance four years prior and its memorable defeat of England in 1950.

The inaugural soccer World Cup in Uruguay in 1930 featured 13 teams, after a desperate late push to persuade any Europeans to attend and after Egypt missed their ship connection, and created only ...

Spain previously hosted the 1982 World Cup, Argentina was the 1978 host and Uruguay had the inaugural 1930 tournament. Portugal, Morocco and Paraguay will be first-time hosts. Sponsored Content by ...

How the football World Cup finally came about in 1930. Economic depression, lack of interest and long travel times meant most top European teams refused to take part in the inaugural World Cup.

Spain previously hosted the 1982 World Cup, Argentina was the 1978 host and Uruguay had the inaugural 1930 tournament. Portugal, Morocco and Paraguay will be first-time hosts.

A key lure of the unprecedented 3-continent project is being able to open in the Uruguayan capital of Montevideo, where the Centenario Stadium hosted the inaugural 1930 World Cup final.

Geneva — The 2030 men's soccer World Cup is set to feature games in six countries on three continents in a unique format that will allow the tournament to celebrate its 100th anniversary in Uruguay.

Tag: 1930 World Cup. Wednesday, February 8th 2023 - 09:50 UTC South American bid to host 2030 World Cup launched. Uruguay, Argentina, Paraguay, and Chile have officially launched their bid to co ...

According to FIFA's website, the first World Cup tournament was held in 1930 – 92 years ago – and entirely within the city of Montevideo, Uruguay's capital.

According to FIFA's website, the first World Cup tournament was held in 1930 – 92 years ago – and entirely within the city of Montevideo, Uruguay's capital.