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The 1930 FIFA World Cup was the inaugural world championship for international association football teams - the FIFA World Cup. It was played in Uruguay from 13 July to 30 July. Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) selected Uruguay as host nation as the country would be celebrating the centenary of its independance, and the Uruguay national football team had succsessfully retained their football title at the 1928 Summer Olympics.All matches were played in the Uruguaying capital, Montevideo, the majority at the Estadio Centenario, which was built for the tournament.
Thirteen teams. seven from South America, four from Europe and two from North America entered the tournament. Few European teams chose to participate due to the duration and cost of travel. The teams were divided into four groups, with the winner or each group progressing to the semi-finals. The first two World Cup matches took place simultaneously, and were won by France and USA, who defeated Mexico 4-1 and Belguim 3-0, respectively. Lucien Laurent of France scored the first goal in World Cup history.
Argentina, Uruguay, the USA and Yugoslavia each won their respective groups to qualify for the semi-finals. In the final, hosts and pre-tournament favourites Uruguay defeated Argentina 4-2 in front of a crowd of 93,000 people, and became the first nation to win a World Cup.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agoIt started in 1930, but it had a break during the World War 2.It then restarted in 1950 in Brazil.
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∙ 13y agoThe FIFA World Cup was first played for in 1930 - therefore as of 2010 it is celebrating its 80 year anniversary.
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∙ 12y agoIt is 80 years as the 2010 world cup is cup number19.
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∙ 13y agoIt started in 1840. So it has been going on for about 170 years.
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∙ 13y agoevery year since 1930, except for the war years, 1939-1945
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∙ 13y agoIt has been held every 4 years since 1930 (with the exception of 1938-1950, when the world cup was canceled because of world War II).
The 2010 World Cup is the 19th world cup.
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How many years have the world cup been going on for?
Since 1930
How many years has it been since England won the world cup?
Too long !
When was the world cup last held in Spain?
The World Cup has only ever been in Spain once, in 1982. The hosts didn't do particularly well, going out in the second round.
How long is a FIFA World Cup field?
A FIFA World Cup field is 110 yards long and 75 yards wide.
Is it true that there have been two World Cup trophies for 2010?
No there is only one cup at the World Cup.
Is ronaldinho going to the World Cup?
No he has not been selected.
How many years has the World Cup been on?
The World Cup began in 1930 so this year it would have been going on for 80 years.
How many years has the world cup been going on for?
81 years. The first FIFA World Cup was in 1930.
How many years have the world cup been going on for?
Since 1930
When is Argentina going to play against the other teams in the world cup?
the algria been in the world cup 1,000,000,000,000 time in the world A.A
Why are London hosting the World Cup?
Since it has been a long time since they hoisted a world cup. They did it in 1966.
How many goals have been scored in the on going world cup 2010?
66
Where is the women's World Cup going to be held?
The world cup is going to be held in Germany.
Who do you think is going to win the World Cup?
SAMOAS IS GOING TO WIN the world cup
Which year will the football world cup be held in Qatar?
It has not been decided yet. The 2018 World Cup will be held in Russia and 2022 is going to be in Qatar. But no World Cups after that point have been decided as of yet. Also by the way there's not going to be a World Cup in 2032. There will be one in 2030 and 2034
How long has Brazil been playing in the world-cup?
Since 1930. Brazil is the only country that has played every single world cup.
Who is going towin the World Cup in 2010?
Spain or holland are going to win the world cup 2010.
