who won the first world cup and what year was it played

who won the first world cup and what year was it played

The Uruguay national football team won the 1930 FIFA World Cup, which was the inaugural edition of the tournament. Here’s a detailed breakdown of their journey to becoming the first World Cup champions:

Group Stage

Uruguay was placed in Group 3 alongside Peru and Romania. They played two matches in the group stage:

  1. Uruguay vs. Peru
    • Date: July 18, 1930
    • Result: Uruguay won 1-0
    • Goal Scorer: Héctor Castro
    • Details: Uruguay started their campaign with a narrow victory over Peru. The match was tightly contested, but Uruguay managed to secure the win with a goal from Héctor Castro.
  2. Uruguay vs. Romania
    • Date: July 21, 1930
    • Result: Uruguay won 4-0
    • Goal Scorers: Pablo Dorado, Héctor Scarone (2), and Pedro Cea
    • Details: Uruguay dominated Romania in their second group match, showcasing their attacking prowess. They scored four goals, with Héctor Scarone netting a brace, and advanced to the semifinals as group winners.

Semifinal

Uruguay faced Yugoslavia in the semifinal:

  • Date: July 27, 1930
  • Result: Uruguay won 6-1
  • Goal Scorers: Pedro Cea (2), José Pedro Cea, Santos Iriarte, Héctor Castro, and Pablo Dorado
  • Details: Uruguay delivered a commanding performance against Yugoslavia, scoring six goals. Pedro Cea was the standout player, scoring twice, and Uruguay secured their place in the final with a dominant display.

Final

Uruguay faced Argentina in the final, which was held at the Estadio Centenario in Montevideo, Uruguay:

  • Date: July 30, 1930
  • Result: Uruguay won 4-2
  • Goal Scorers: Pablo Dorado, Pedro Cea, Santos Iriarte, and Héctor Castro
  • Details: The final was a thrilling encounter between two South American rivals. Uruguay took an early lead through Pablo Dorado, but Argentina fought back to lead 2-1 at halftime. In the second half, Uruguay staged a remarkable comeback, scoring three goals through Pedro Cea, Santos Iriarte, and Héctor Castro to secure a 4-2 victory. The win sparked massive celebrations in Uruguay, as they became the first-ever World Cup champions.

Summary of Uruguay’s Matches:

  1. Group Stage:
    • Uruguay 1-0 Peru
    • Uruguay 4-0 Romania
  2. Semifinal:
    • Uruguay 6-1 Yugoslavia
  3. Final:
    • Uruguay 4-2 Argentina

Uruguay played a total of 4 matches, winning all of them and scoring 15 goals while conceding only 3. Their dominant performances throughout the tournament solidified their place in football history as the first World Cup winners.