In my free time I write and co-host podcasts for @cincysoccertalk.bsky.social.
This year I will be writing histories about FIFA World Cup tournaments starting with the 1930 World Cup held in Uruguay. Enjoy!
#fifaworldcup
#worldcup
#1930worldcup
cincinnatisoccertalk.com/2026/01/06/w...
The lowest attendance at a World Cup match was in the #WorldCup1930 in Uruguay; #Peru v #Romania, that day only 300 fans were present at the Pocitos stadium.
#1930worldcup
#Cuban v #Romania
#ManuelChorens (L) exchanges pennants with #GheorgheRasinaru. The game ended in a 3-3 draw. Four days later, Cuba won in a rematch 2-1.
#worldcup1930 #1930worldcup.
@refbooks.bsky.social
#Yugoslavia fielded the youngest team in World Cup history: the eleven men who faced Brazil in 1930 were on average 21 years and 258 days old.
#worldcup1930 #1930worldcup
#1930WorldCup, #Uruguay became the first winner of the World Cup. 11 November, 1930, Montevideo.
Gold medals awarded to champions.
#worldcup1930
The players of #France greet the fans before the match against Argentina.
#Worldcup1930 #1930worldcup
#Uruguay v #Argentina
#1930worldcup
Referee John Langenus with ball (Belgium) and linesman Ulises Saucedo (Bolivia) is on the right.
@refbooks.bsky.social
#Argentina v #France
#1930worldcup
Linesman Saucedo stands in the distance wearing white trousers and a dark jacket.
@refbooks.bsky.social
