GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

FIFA WORLD CUP

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Where was the inaugural World Cup in 1930 held?
A
Paraguay
B
Brazil
C
Chile
D
Uruguay
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Uruguay at the World Cup Not only were Uruguay the host of the first World Cup in 1930, they were the subsequent winners. They were also the winner of the 1950 tournament when they beat the hosts Brazil 2-1. In 2010 they finished 4th, and finished 5th in 2018. Uruguay has qualified for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

Detailed explanation-2: -In 1930, the first FIFA World Cup Football (soccer) Championship was held in Uruguay, with the final match being played in the country’s capital, Montevideo, between the host nation Uruguay and their South American neighbours Argentina.

Detailed explanation-3: -On July 13, 1930, France defeats Mexico 4-1 and the United States defeats Belgium 3-0 in the first-ever World Cup football matches, played simultaneously in host city Montevideo, Uruguay.

Detailed explanation-4: -Despite finishing the first half trailing 2-1, the Uruguay football team scored three times in the second half and won the match 4-2. FIFA president Jules Rimet handed Uruguay’s captain José Nazassi the 1930 World Cup trophy.

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