Who scored the first goal in 1930 FIFA World Cup history?
Lucien Laurent of France scored the first goal in World Cup history on the 13th of July 1930. France defeated Mexico 4-1 in that match, played at the Estadio Pocitos in Montevideo.
Questions about 1930 FIFA World Cup
Short answers, pulled from the story.
Why was Uruguay chosen to host the 1930 FIFA World Cup?
Uruguay was selected as host at the 17th FIFA congress in Amsterdam in May 1928. The country was approaching the centennial of its first constitution, and its national team had retained the football title at the 1928 Summer Olympics.
How many teams competed in the 1930 FIFA World Cup?
Thirteen teams competed: seven from South America, four from Europe, and two from North America. The tournament had been planned for sixteen teams, but entries fell short, so qualification rounds were dropped entirely.
Who won the 1930 FIFA World Cup final and what was the score?
Uruguay defeated Argentina 4-2 in the final, played at the Estadio Centenario in Montevideo on the 30th of July 1930. Goals from Pablo Dorado, Pedro Cea, Santos Iriarte, and Castro sealed the win for the hosts.
Who scored the first hat-trick in the 1930 FIFA World Cup?
Bert Patenaude of the United States scored the tournament's first hat-trick against Paraguay in the group stage. FIFA did not officially recognise the claim until the 10th of November 2006, when a goal previously credited to his teammate Tom Florie was reattributed to Patenaude.
Who was the last surviving player from the 1930 FIFA World Cup final?
Francisco Varallo, who played as a forward for Argentina, was the last survivor of the 1930 final. He died on the 30th of August 2010 at the age of 100.