The First World Cup Final

OTD E0272 — 30 Jul 1930: Uruguay beat Argentina 4–2 at the Estadio Centenario in the first World Cup final. This episode traces the long origin of the World Cup from FIFA, Olympic football, Jules Rimet, amateurism versus professionalism, Uruguay’s 1924 and 1928 Olympic triumphs, the 1928 Amsterdam decision, the 13-team tournament, and then the final itself: Langenus, two balls, Argentina’s half-time lead, Uruguay’s comeback, Nasazzi, Stábile, Monti, Castro, the strange trophy ceremony, and the proof that the World Cup could work.Ideas: [email protected]