Question
Download Solution PDFWhich country hosted the first FIFA World Cup?
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe 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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