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1930

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Nasazzi, José · Montevideo · Captain

José Nasazzi captains Uruguay to a 4-2 victory over Argentina in Montevideo and becomes the first captain to lift the FIFA World Cup trophy.

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Castro, Héctor · Montevideo · Forward

Héctor Castro scores Uruguay's fourth goal late in the final against Argentina, confirming the host nation's place as football's first world champion.

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Cea, José Pedro · Montevideo · Forward

José Pedro Cea equalises for Uruguay in the second half of the World Cup final, turning a 2-1 deficit into the platform for victory.

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Dorado, Pablo · Montevideo · Forward

Pablo Dorado scores the opening goal of the inaugural World Cup final as Uruguay begin their comeback-filled contest with Argentina.

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Iriarte, Santos · Montevideo · Forward

Santos Iriarte scores from distance to give Uruguay a 3-2 advantage over Argentina after his teammates have recovered from a first-half deficit.

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Suppici, Alberto · Montevideo · Manager

Alberto Suppici manages hosts Uruguay through the inaugural World Cup and sees his players overturn a half-time deficit in the final against Argentina.

1950

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Varela, Obdulio · Rio de Janeiro · Captain

Obdulio Varela captains Uruguay in the decisive final-round match against Brazil and rallies his side after the hosts take the lead at the Maracanã.

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Schiaffino, Juan Alberto · Rio de Janeiro · Forward

Juan Alberto Schiaffino equalises for Uruguay against Brazil, transforming a hostile stadium atmosphere and reopening the 1950 championship contest.

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Máspoli, Roque · Rio de Janeiro · Goalkeeper

Roque Máspoli keeps goal for Uruguay during the decisive victory over Brazil, withstanding pressure before his teammates overturn the hosts' early lead.

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López Fontana, Juan · Rio de Janeiro · Manager

Juan López Fontana manages Uruguay to the 1950 World Cup title after his team defeats heavily favoured Brazil in the decisive final-group match.

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Ghiggia, Alcides · Rio de Janeiro · Winger

Alcides Ghiggia shoots past Brazil's goalkeeper to give Uruguay a 2-1 lead, securing one of the most celebrated upsets in World Cup history.

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