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Where was the first World Cup football held 1 point?
Uruguay
World Cups before World War II With Uruguay now two-time official football world champions and to celebrate their centenary of independence in 1930, FIFA named Uruguay as the host country of the inaugural World Cup tournament.
When was the first football World Cup held?
July 13, 1930
World Cup/First event date
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, Uruguay. The World Cup has since become the world’s most watched sporting event.
Where was the first FIFA World Cup played?
Uruguayan
The first FIFA World Cup™ was one of a kind. Taking place wholly in the Uruguayan capital of Montevideo, the sport’s inaugural showpiece was rich in details that might bemuse the modern football fan: four teams arriving together on the same boat, an unfinished stadium, even a one-armed goalscorer in the Final.
Where was the 1998 World Cup football held?
France
1998 FIFA World Cup/Location
When was first official international football match was played?
30 November 1872
The 1872 association football match between the national teams of Scotland and England is officially recognised by FIFA as the sport’s first-ever international. It took place on 30 November 1872 at Hamilton Crescent, the West of Scotland Cricket Club’s ground in Partick, Glasgow.
Where was the 1970 World Cup held?
Mexico
1970 FIFA World Cup/Location
The 1970 FIFA World Cup was the ninth edition of the FIFA World Cup, the quadrennial international football championship for men’s senior national teams. Held from 31 May to 21 June in Mexico, it was the first World Cup tournament staged in North America, and the first held outside Europe and South America.
Where was the first FIFA World Cup held?
The first FIFA World Cup™ was one of a kind. Taking place wholly in the Uruguayan capital of Montevideo, the sport’s inaugural showpiece was rich in details that might bemuse the modern football fan: four teams arriving together on the same boat, an unfinished stadium, even a one-armed goalscorer in the Final.
Who was the first team to win the World Cup outside of their home continent?
Brazil won the 1958 World Cup, held in Sweden, and became the first team to win a World Cup outside their home continent (only 4 teams have done this to date – Brazil in 1958, 1970, 1994 and 2002, Argentina in 1986, Spain in 2010 and Germany in 2014).
How often has the Soccer World Cup been held?
A Brief History of the Soccer World Cup. The World Cup has been held every four years since then. Thirteen teams participated in the first World Cup in 1930. Up until 1978, the tournament was between 16 teams, then it was increased to 24 from 1982, then to the current level of 32 teams from 1998.
When did Germany apply to host the FIFA World Cup?
The FIFA World Cup was planned to take place in 1942. Germany officially applied to host the 1942 FIFA World Cup at the 23rd FIFA Congress on 13 August 1936 in Berlin. In June 1939 Brazil also applied to host the tournament.
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