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Which country hosted the first FIFA World Cup?

Options

A

Italy

B

Brazil

C

Uruguay

D

France

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Correct Answer :

Option C

Uruguay

Solution :

The correct answer is Uruguay.


Step-by-step Explanation:

1. The inaugural FIFA World Cup was held in the year 1930.

2. FIFA selected Uruguay as the host nation to celebrate the centenary of Uruguay's first constitution and because the national football team had successfully retained their football title at the 1928 Summer Olympics.

3. All matches were played in the Uruguayan capital, Montevideo, primarily at the Estadio Centenario.

4. Uruguay also went on to win the tournament, defeating Argentina in the final.

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