Which country won first Football World Cup?

Question

Which country won first Football World Cup?

1. A. America
2. B. Africa
3. C. Uruguay (Correct answer)
4. D. Japan

Correct Answer

Option C — Uruguay

Detailed Solution & Explanation

The correct answer is Uruguay.

Key Points

• The first FIFA World Cup was held in 1930 in Uruguay, which also won it by beating Argentina 4–2 in the final at the Estadio Centenario, Montevideo.
• Uruguay was chosen as host to mark the centenary of its constitution and because it was the reigning Olympic football champion.
• Thirteen teams took part, most from the Americas, as the sea voyage deterred European entrants.
• Uruguay won the tournament again in 1950.

Additional Information

• The 1930 tournament had only 13 teams, all invited — there was no qualifying round, and several European sides declined because of the long sea voyage.
• Uruguay won again in 1950, defeating Brazil in the match known as the *Maracanazo*.
• Brazil holds the record with five titles (1958, 1962, 1970, 1994, 2002) and is the only country to have played in every edition.