Anecdotes mark 98th anniversary of first World Cup in Uruguay
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 10, 2026, 4:11 PM
Last updated Jun 10, 2026
This summer commemorates the 98th anniversary of the inaugural World Cup held in Uruguay in 1930. The tournament featured 17 nations without qualifiers, with teams from South America, North America, and Europe participating., Uruguay defeated Argentina 4-2 in the final to become the first world champions. Various anecdotes highlight unique aspects of the tournament, including team selection processes and notable performances. The event laid the foundation for the World Cup's enduring global significance in soccer.
- •Uruguay hosted the first World Cup in 1930, celebrating its constitution's centenary.
- •Seventeen nations participated, with many European teams declining due to travel costs.
- •The first goal was scored by France's Lucien Laurent against Mexico.
- •Uruguay claimed the championship, defeating Argentina 4-2 in the final match.
- •The tournament had no qualifiers, inviting all FIFA-affiliated nations.
- 4:11 PMYahoo Sports — 🔟 anecdotes about the first World Cup in history 🔎
"This summer marks the 98th anniversary of the first World Cup, which was held in Uruguay, and you probably won’t be surprised to learn that the tournament has changed a lot over the years.1. FIFA c...
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