Donde todo comenzó
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Dates
13 Jul – 30 Jul 1930
Teams
13
Champion
Uruguay
Top scorer
Guillermo Stábile (8)
Final
Uruguay 4–2 Argentina
In our first file, we travel back to Uruguay, 1930 — where the story of the FIFA World Cup began.
Thirteen teams, three stadiums, and one bold idea: to bring the football world together for the first time.
But the first World Cup was far more than goals and glory. It was filled with long journeys, fierce rivalries, controversial decisions, unlikely heroes, and a final that lit up both sides of the River Plate.
In Episode 1: Uruguay 1930, we uncover how the World Cup was born, why Uruguay became the perfect stage, and how one tournament changed football history forever.
Strap in. History never played it safe.
Uruguay won the 1930 FIFA World Cup, held in Uruguay. It was the 1st edition of the tournament, and the final finished Uruguay 4–2 Argentina.
The 1930 FIFA World Cup was hosted by Uruguay, played from 13 Jul – 30 Jul 1930. 13 national teams took part and Uruguay were crowned champions.
The final of the 1930 FIFA World Cup finished Uruguay 4–2 Argentina, giving Uruguay the title.
The top scorer of the 1930 FIFA World Cup was Guillermo Stábile (8).