1930 FIFA World Cup
Hosted by Uruguay. The inaugural FIFA World Cup. Uruguay won on home soil.
The 1930 FIFA World Cup at a glance
The 1930 FIFA World Cup was hosted by Uruguay and contested by 13 teams over 18 matches, producing 70 goals (3.89 per match). The inaugural FIFA World Cup. Uruguay won on home soil. The final, Uruguay 4-2 Argentina, was played at Estadio Centenario, Montevideo.
Guillermo Stábile of Argentina won the Golden Boot with 8 goals. Final standings: 1st Uruguay, 2nd Argentina, 3rd United States, 4th Yugoslavia.
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1930 FIFA World Cup records
| Champion | Uruguay |
| Runner-up | Argentina |
| Third place | United States |
| Fourth place | Yugoslavia |
| Final score | Uruguay 4-2 Argentina |
| Final venue | Estadio Centenario, Montevideo |
| Host country | Uruguay |
| Teams | 13 |
| Matches | 18 |
| Goals | 70 |
| Goals per match | 3.89 |
| Top scorer | Guillermo Stábile (8 goals) |
| Top scorer nationality | Argentina |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the 1930 FIFA World Cup?
Uruguay won the 1930 FIFA World Cup, beating Argentina 4-2 Argentina in the final at Estadio Centenario, Montevideo.
Where was the 1930 World Cup held?
The 1930 FIFA World Cup was hosted by Uruguay. The final was played at Estadio Centenario, Montevideo.
Who was the top scorer at the 1930 World Cup?
Guillermo Stábile of Argentina was the top scorer at the 1930 FIFA World Cup with 8 goals.
How many teams and matches were at the 1930 World Cup?
13 teams played at the 1930 FIFA World Cup in Uruguay, totalling 18 matches and 70 goals — an average of 3.89 goals per match across roughly 21 days.
Who finished 3rd and 4th at the 1930 World Cup?
United States finished third and Yugoslavia finished fourth at the 1930 FIFA World Cup.
What is the significance of the 1930 World Cup?
The inaugural FIFA World Cup. Uruguay won on home soil.
Can I get 1930 World Cup historical data via API?
Yes. TheStatsAPI provides historical FIFA World Cup data going back to 1930, including match results, lineups, top scorers, final standings, and team appearance records. Query historical endpoints with year=1930 to retrieve the full dataset.
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