The first goal in World Cup history was scored by Lucien Laurent of France. Four days later, the first World Cup hat-trick was achieved by Bert Patenaude of the U.S. in the Americans' 3–0 win against Paraguay. In the final, Uruguay defeated Argentina 4–2 in front of a crowd of 93,000 people in Montevideo to become the first nation to win a ...

Lucien Laurent of France scored the first goal in World Cup history, while United States goalkeeper Jimmy Douglas posted the first clean sheet in the tournament the same day. Argentina, Uruguay, the United States, and Yugoslavia won their respective groups to …

Current champion Argentina has three titles, Uruguay and France have two each, while England and Spain have one each. Czechoslovakia, Hungary, Sweden, the Netherlands and Croatia have played in the final without winning. Only teams from Europe (UEFA) and South America (CONMEBOL) have ever competed in the final.

I n 1929, it was decided that the first ever World Cup would take place in Uruguay from 13 July to 30 July 1930. Thirteen nations would be participating after accepting invitations – no qualifications took place. In 18 matches, 70 goals would be scored including the first hat-trick in World Cup history by Guillermo Stábile.

Nov 16, 2009 · On July 13, 1930, France defeats Mexico 4-1 and the United States defeats Belgium 3-0 in the first-ever World Cup football matches, played simultaneously in host city Montevideo,...

The 1930 FIFA World Cup was a football sporting event that was held in Uruguay from 13 July to 30 July 1930. Thirteen teams competed in the first World Cup. Seven from South America, four from Europe and two from North America. The teams were split into four groups with the winner of each group entering the semi-finals.

Nov 1, 2022 · Only 13 teams competed at the first World Cup with Argentina, Brazil, Bolivia, Chile, Peru and Paraguay joining Uruguay from South America. FIFA split the teams into three groups of three and...

Jun 26, 2022 · The first World Cup was held from 13 to 30 July 1930 in a harsh winter. It was divided into four groups, with Argentina, the United States, Uruguay and Yugoslavia qualifying for the semi-finals. THE FIRST GOAL AT THE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS

The World Cup is full of firsts, from the first event in 1930 to the first Middle East nation to host the World Cup in Qatar in 2022. The FIRST two World Cup matches took place simultaneously, France defeated Mexico 4–1, and the United States beat Belgium 3–0. Both matches were played in Montevideo, Uruguay on 13 July 1930.

Dec 18, 2022 · When was the first World Cup held? The first FIFA World Cup was held in 1930 and was hosted by Uruguay. Naturally, the hosts won the first tournament on home soil. In that initial...