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Uruguay 1930

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. Yet it ended with a familiar outpouring of joy as the whole of Uruguay took a public holiday after the Celeste became the first world champions by defeating neighbours Argentina 4-2.

English
  • Originally Aired June 3, 2002
  • Runtime 5 minutes
  • Created September 14, 2021 by
    rhys_owain
  • Modified September 14, 2021 by
    rhys_owain