The first FIFA World Cup final, decided Uruguay's victory over Argentina 4–2 before 93,000 spectators at the inaugural tournament.
Key Facts
- Final Score
- Uruguay 4–2 Argentina
- Attendance
- 93,000 spectators
- Referee
- John Langenus (Belgium)
- Winning Coach Age
- 31 (Alberto Suppici, youngest World Cup-winning coach) years
- Tournament Top Scorer
- Guillermo Stábile (Argentina)
- Venue
- Estadio Centenario, Montevideo
By the Numbers
Location
Cause → Event → Consequence
Uruguay, as hosts of the inaugural 1930 FIFA World Cup, and Argentina qualified for the final through a group stage and knockout rounds. Uruguay topped Group 3 and defeated Yugoslavia in the semi-final, while Argentina won Group 1 and eliminated the United States, setting up a Río de la Plata derby for the championship.
Played on 30 July 1930 at the Estadio Centenario before 93,000 spectators, the final saw Argentina lead 2–1 at half-time after goals from Peucelle and Stábile. Uruguay recovered in the second half with goals from Cea, Iriarte, and Castro to win 4–2, claiming the first FIFA World Cup title.
Uruguay's victory was celebrated with a national holiday declared the following day. Jules Rimet presented Uruguay with the trophy later named after him. In Buenos Aires, the win provoked a hostile reaction, with a mob attacking the Uruguayan consulate. Coach Alberto Suppici, aged 31, remains the youngest manager to win the FIFA World Cup.
Result
at Estadio Centenario, Montevideo, Uruguay