Uruguay

Uruguay were crowned as the inaugural FIFA World Cup™ champions on home ground in 1930. The victory came off the back of consecutive Olympic titles in 1924 and 1928, and was followed up with a second World Cup victory in 1950 - at the expense of the Brazilian hosts. By population, Uruguay is by far the smallest nation to have lifted the trophy.

Uruguay 1930

Estadio Centenario was purpose-built for the inaugural FIFA World Cup™ and hosted the majority of the tournament’s matches, including the final, which was won by hosts Uruguay.

General view of the Centenario stadium, while journalists and officials are seen running over the pitch prior to the final between Uruguay and Argentina, in Montevideo

Uruguay 1950

Alcides Ghiggia scores Uruguay’s second and winning goal of the decisive match of the 1950 FIFA World Cup™, shocking Brazil and the Maracanã into silence.

Uruguay pose for a team photo at the 1950 FIFA World Cup™, which saw them overcome hosts Brazil to win a second title in one of the tournament’s greatest upsets.

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Step into nearly a century of FIFA World Cup™ history at the FIFA Museum located in the heart of New York City at the Rockefeller Center. You can visit our special exhibition titled Legacies of Champions as a walk-in, but booking free tickets in advance is recommended to guarantee entry.