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The FIFA Men’s World Cup officially started in 1930. This historic tournament was hosted by Uruguay, which was celebrating its centenary of independence. FIFA, the international governing body of football, organized the competition to create a global tournament for national teams beyond the Olympic Games.

The first World Cup featured 13 teams — 7 from South America, 4 from Europe, and 2 from North America. All matches were played in Uruguay’s capital city, Montevideo. The final took place on 30 July 1930, where Uruguay defeated Argentina by 4–2 to become the first-ever FIFA World Cup champions.

Since then, the FIFA World Cup has become the biggest sporting event in the world, held every four years (except during World War II in 1942 and 1946). Today, it involves dozens of nations competing in qualifiers, with billions of fans worldwide following the tournament.

Key facts about the first FIFA World Cup:

• Year: 1930


• Host country: Uruguay


• Participating teams: 13


• Final match: Uruguay vs. Argentina


• Winner: Uruguay (4–2 victory)


• Significance: First official FIFA-organized global football tournament


• Legacy: Sparked the tradition of the World Cup, now the most watched sports event worldwide

For exams: The FIFA Men’s World Cup started in 1930, hosted and won by Uruguay.