The 1930 FIFA World Cup was the start of the FIFA World Cup, the world championship for men’s national association football teams. It took place in the Uruguayan capital of Montevideo from 13 July 1930 to 30 July 1930.
Italy, Spain, the Netherlands, Uruguay, and Sweden all showed interest in hosting the inaugural 1930 FIFA World Cup. However, Uruguay stood out by offering to cover all hotel and travel expenses and even constructing a new stadium.
Thirteen teams (seven from South America, four from Europe, and two from North America) signed up for the tournament.
However, two months before the start, there was still no European entrant due to the difficulty of travelling to South America.
1930 FIFA World Cup, Uruguay
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Final Tournament Standings
| FIFA CUP 1930 Teams | Winners |
|---|---|
| Winner | Uruguay |
| Runners-Up | Argentina |
| Third | The USA |
| Fourth | Yugoslavia |
Participating Team for the FIFA World Cup 1930
- Europe– 4 teams from UEFA
- North America, Central America, and the Caribbean– 2 Teams
- South America- 1 from CAF
1930 FIFA World Cup Quick Facts
| Date | 13 July to 30 July |
| Match Schedule | 18 |
| Participated Teams | 12 |
| Venues | 3 |
| Host Place | Uruguay |
Qualification for the World Cup 1930
| Participating countries | 4 |
| Withdrew | 3 July to 30 July |
| Qualified automatically | 7 |
1930 FIFA World Cup Qualifying Team
The 1930 FIFA World Cup did not have a qualifying tournament. Instead, it was an invitational event. FIFA invited all its member nations to participate, and 13 teams accepted the invitation. These teams were:
- From South America (7 teams): Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay (host)
- From Europe (4 teams): Belgium, France, Romania, Yugoslavia
- From North America (2 teams): Mexico, United States
| Continent | Teams |
|---|---|
| South America | Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay (host) |
| Europe | Belgium, France, Romania, Yugoslavia |
| North America | Mexico, United States |
1930 FIFA World Cup Group Stage Points Table
The teams were divided into four groups, with Group 1 comprising four teams and the remaining groups consisting of three teams each.
Every group played in a round-robin format, where each team earned 2 points for a win and 1 point for a draw.
The winner of each group advanced to the knockout semi-finals. If two teams finished with equal points at the top of their group, a playoff match would be held to determine the group winner.
Group A
| Group 1 | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Argentina | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 | +5 | 4 |
| France | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 2 |
| Mexico | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | –5 | 0 |
Group B
| Group 2 | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yugoslavia | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | +3 | 4 |
| Brazil | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 2 | +2 | 2 |
| Bolivia | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | –5 | 0 |
Group C
| Group 3 | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uruguay | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | +5 | 4 |
| Romania | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 2 |
| Peru | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 6 | –5 | 0 |
Group D
| Group 4 | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 3 | +4 | 3 |
| Paraguay | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| Belgium | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 7 | –4 | 1 |
1930 FIFA World Cup Knockout Stage
The knockout stage comprised the four group winners from the group stage: Argentina (Group 1), Yugoslavia (Group 2), Uruguay (Group 3), and the United States (Group 4).
Semi-final Matches:
| Date | Match | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 July 1930 | Argentina vs USA | 6–1 | Centenario, Montevideo |
| 27 July 1930 | Uruguay vs Yugoslavia | 6–1 | Centenario, Montevideo |
Final Match
Uruguay won the final 4-2 against Argentina in front of a crowd of approximately 68,346 spectators. This victory made Uruguay the first-ever FIFA World Cup champions.
| Date | Match | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 July 1930 | Uruguay vs Argentina | 4–2 | Centenario, Montevideo |
Adidas Golden Boot
- Guillermo Stabile (ARG)
- Pedro Cea (URU)
- Bert Patenaude (USA)
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