1930 Final Equalizer
Scores Uruguay's equalizing goal early in the second half of the final.
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1930 in Uruguay
Explore 16 historical events and records for Uruguay in 1930.
Historical records for Uruguay in 1930
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1930 Final Goal
Scores Uruguay's fourth goal in the 4-2 final victory over Argentina.
1930 Final Opening Goal
Opens the scoring for Uruguay in the first World Cup final.
World Cup Captain
Captains Uruguay to victory over Argentina in the inaugural World Cup final.
World Cup Winner
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.
World Cup Winner
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.
World Cup Winner
Pablo Dorado scores the opening goal of the inaugural World Cup final as Uruguay begin their comeback-filled contest with Argentina.
World Cup Winner
Santos Iriarte scores from distance to give Uruguay a 3-2 advantage over Argentina after his teammates have recovered from a first-half deficit.
World Cup Winner
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.
World Cup Winner
Alberto Suppici manages hosts Uruguay through the inaugural World Cup and sees his players overturn a half-time deficit in the final against Argentina.
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Centenario Final Midfield Battle
Fernández competes in the central areas as Uruguay overturns Argentina's lead in the first FIFA World Cup final at the Estadio Centenario.
First World Cup Final Defensive Duty
Mascheroni plays in Uruguay's defence during the inaugural World Cup final, resisting Argentina's attack before the hosts claim a dramatic victory.
Historic Home World Cup Squad
Petrone belongs to Uruguay's championship squad for the inaugural World Cup, adding another major honour to his two Olympic football gold medals.
Opening World Cup Squad Veteran
Scarone represents Uruguay at the first FIFA World Cup, providing experience in a home squad that ultimately wins the inaugural championship.
World Cup Final Defensive Midfield Work
Gestido provides covering and passing from midfield in Uruguay's 4-2 World Cup final victory, contributing to the hosts' second-half recovery.
World Cup Final Midfield Control
Andrade helps organise Uruguay's midfield against Argentina in the 1930 final as the hosts recover from a half-time deficit to win 4-2.
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