The 1930 FIFA World Cup was the inaugural edition of the tournament, held in Uruguay from July 13 to July 30. The trusted betting Uganda platform 1xBet features all wagers on the FIFA World Cup too.
It was a historic moment, marking the beginning of what would become the world’s most prestigious football competition. Uruguay, the reigning Olympic champions and celebrating their centenary of independence, was chosen as the host country, and they embraced the opportunity with great pride. At 1xBet Uganda it is always possible to make trusted betting on these major football competitions as well.
The tournament featured 13 teams: 7 from South America, 4 from Europe, and 2 from North America. Some of the participants were:
- Brazil;
- Argentina;
- France;
- the United States;
- Yugoslavia;
- and of course, the hosts Uruguay.
The tournament was initially planned for 16 teams, but travel difficulties, particularly for European teams, limited the participation.
An extraordinary event
The competition took place in 2 main stadiums: the Estadio Centenario in Montevideo, the main venue, and the Pocitos Stadium. It is possible to take advantage of live in-play betting available on 1xbet.ug/live that also features these major competitions.
The teams played in a round-robin format in the first round, with the top teams advancing to the semi-finals and final.
Uruguay emerged as the eventual champions, defeating Argentina 4-2 in a thrilling final at the Estadio Centenario before a crowd of 93,000 spectators. Punters can also enjoy in-play live betting available on 1xBet during these decisive matches too.
The final was a tense match, and the victory secured Uruguay’s place in history as the first-ever World Cup winner. The team was led by manager Alberto Suppici and featured key players such as Héctor Scarone, Pedro Cea, and Atilio GarcÃa.
Setting up one of the most important sporting tournaments in the world
The 1930 World Cup was not only significant for its sporting achievements but also for the way it shaped the future of international football. Right now you can place a football bet easily with 1xBet, where modern editions of the FIFA World Cup are featured too.
It was the first time that teams from different continents came together to compete in a global event. The success of the tournament laid the foundation for future World Cups, and its legacy continues to inspire generations of footballers and fans worldwide. Whenever a big competition comes, make sure to easily place a football bet on them at the 1xBet website.
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