Historical Events tagged with "centenario"

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Sports & Recreation

Uruguay defeats Argentina in World Cup final

July 30th, 1930 94 years ago

Uruguay claimed the inaugural FIFA World Cup title by defeating Argentina 4-2 in the final match held at Estadio Centenario in Montevideo. The match attracted over 93,000 spectators, making it a significant event for football fans. Uruguay's captain, José Nasazzi, played a vital role in leading the team to victory, igniting national pride. The tournament itself was a landmark in sports history, marking the first-ever World Cup competition organized by FIFA.

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