First World Cup Kicks Off in Uruguay
Uruguay crowned itself the first world champion by defeating Argentina 4–2 in front of 93,000 spectators at the Estadio Centenario. This inaugural tournament forced European teams to cross the Atlantic, establishing a global stage that shifted football from regional rivalries to international prestige.
July 13, 1930
96 years ago
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