when was the first ever world cup

The first FIFA World Cup was held in 1930 , in Uruguay. The inaugural tournament began on July 13, 1930 , and Uruguay won the final on July 30, 1930.

Quick facts

• Host country: Uruguay.

• First matches: July 13, 1930.

• Champion: Uruguay, beating Argentina 4–2 in the final.

• Teams involved: 13 national teams.

Why it matters

That event was the start of the modern FIFA World Cup, which has since become the biggest tournament in international football.

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