Which country hosted the first FIFA World Cup? 

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  1. Italy
  2. Brazil
  3. Uruguay
  4. France

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Option 3 : Uruguay
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The correct answer is Uruguay.

Key Points

  • The first FIFA World Cup was hosted by Uruguay.
  • The choice of Uruguay as the host country was influenced by its recent success in football, having won gold in the 1924 and 1928 Olympic Games.
  • FIFA (Fédération Internationale de Football Association), founded in 1904, sought to organize a world football championship independent of the Olympics. 
  • The inaugural FIFA World Cup took place from July 13 to July 30, 1930.
  • Uruguay became the first-ever FIFA World Cup champion by defeating Argentina by 4-2 in the final.

Additional Information

  •  The 1930 World Cup was organized to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Uruguay's independence.
  • 13 teams participated:
    • 7 from South America: Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Bolivia, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay.
    • 4 from Europe: Belgium, France, Romania, Yugoslavia.
    • 2 from North America: Mexico and the United States.
Country Capital  Currency 
Italy Rome Euro 
Brazil Brasilia Brazilian Real
Uruguay Montevideo Uruguayan Peso
France Paris Euro

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