Who won the first World Cup?
URUGUAY had been crowned as first World Cup champions. In 1929, it was decided that the first ever World Cup would take place in Uruguay from 13 July to 30 July 1930.
Thirteen nations would be participating after accepting invitations, no qualifications took place. In 18 matches, 70 goals would be scored including the first hat trick in World Cup history by Guillermo Stábile. When the tournament was over, Uruguay had been crowned as first World Cup champions.
The final match being played between the host nation Uruguay and their South American neighbours Argentina. Uruguay trailed 2-1 at half-time, but scored 3 goals in the second half to win 4-2 and become the first World Champions.
Final Tournament Standing
Winner-URUGUAY
Runner Up-ARGENTINA
3rd Place-USA
Fourth Place-YUGOSLAVIA
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