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Uruguay national team

Overview

Uruguay is one of international football’s foundational powers and won the first FIFA World Cup in 1930.

Key facts

Tournament
FIFA World Cup

History

Uruguay also won Olympic football gold in 1924 and 1928 and lifted the World Cup again in 1950. Its node sits at the centre of early World Cup history, Copa América and South American football.

Sources

Uruguay national team — official/history sourcePublisher: Asociación Uruguaya de Fútbol · Accessed: 2026-10-08

Related

Copa AméricaType: competition