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In Montevideo, Uruguay wins the first FIFA World Cup by beating Argentina.

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Montevideo

Capital and largest city of Uruguay

Montevideo is the capital and largest city of Uruguay. According to the 2023 census, the city proper has a population of 1,302,954 in an area of 201 square kilometers (78 sq mi). Montevideo is situated on the southern coast of the country, on the northeastern bank of the Río de…
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Uruguay national football team

Men's association football team

The Uruguay national football team, nicknamed La Celeste and Los Charrúas, have represented Uruguay in international men's football since their first international match in 1902 and is administered by the Asociación Uruguaya de Fútbol, the governing body of football in Uruguay,…
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1930 FIFA World Cup

Association football tournament in Uruguay

The 1930 FIFA World Cup was the inaugural FIFA World Cup, the world championship for men's national football teams. It took place in Uruguay from 13 to 30 July 1930. FIFA, football's international governing body, selected Uruguay as the host nation, as the country would be…
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1930 FIFA World Cup final

Inaugural World Cup final, held in Uruguay

The 1930 FIFA World Cup final was a football tournament match that culminated in the inaugural 1930 FIFA World Cup champions. Uruguay and Argentina contested in what was a rematch of the gold medal match of the 1928 Olympics, which Uruguay won after a replay. The final was…
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Argentina national football team

Men's association football team

The Argentina national football team, nicknamed la Albiceleste, represents Argentina in men's international football and is administered by the Asociación del Fútbol Argentino, the governing body of football in Argentina. It has been a member of FIFA since 1912 and a founding…
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July 30

Day of the year

July 30 is the 211th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 154 days remain until the end of the year.
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