96 years since the first-ever FIFA World Cup matches were played

The first-ever FIFA World Cup matches were played on July 13, 1930, in Uruguay. France defeated Mexico 4-1, while the United States beat Belgium 3-0 simultaneously. A total of 13 teams, including Argentina, Chile, France, Mexico, Yugoslavia, Brazil, Bolivia, Uruguay, Romania, Peru, the United States, Paraguay, and Belgium, participated in the tournament.