The 23rd FIFA World Cup final features defending champion Argentina playing against Spain at the New York/New Jersey Stadium.
What country hosted and won the first ever World Cup championship in front of over 90,000 spectators?
- Paraguay
- Uruguay
- Brazil
- Italy
- England
Answer: Uruguay.
Uruguay hosted and won the inaugural FIFA World Cup in 1930. The tournament was held entirely in the capital city of Montevideo. In the final, Uruguay defeated Argentina 4-2 to become the first world champions.
So why did Uruguay host the first ever World Cup? Here’s the answer thanks to this video.