GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

FIFA WORLD CUP

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which nation won the first FIFA World Cup?
A
Argentina
B
Brazil
C
Uruguay
D
Italy
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Yet it ended with a familiar outpouring of joy as the whole of Uruguay took a public holiday after the Celeste became the first world champions by defeating neighbours Argentina 4-2.

Detailed explanation-2: -The first World Cup was held in Uruguay. The country was selected by FIFA because the Uruguay national football team successfully took home the title at the 1928 Summer Olympics.

Detailed explanation-3: -The team has won the FIFA World Cup twice, including when they hosted the first World Cup in 1930, defeating in the final Argentina, 4–2. Their second title came in 1950, upsetting in the final match host Brazil 2–1, which had the highest attendance for a football match ever.

Detailed explanation-4: -The other nations to win the FIFA World Cup more than once are Argentina (3), France (2) and Uruguay (2). While Argentina triumphed in 1978, 1986 and 2022, Uruguay were victorious in 1930 and 1950.

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