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World Cup: 2. Copa América: 15. Player records. Most games played: Diego Godín (159; as in 2022) Top goalscorer: Luis Suárez (68; as in 2022) Stats. World Cup performance. The World Cup team of Uruguay in 1930. History. Early dominance. Uruguay played its first match in 1901, narrowly losing to Argentina 2-3.
- Uruguay hosted the first ever World Cup. And both stadiums are still the premier venues for matches today.
- Uruguay national football team has won the World Cup twice. They won the first ever World Cup in 1930. And beat Brazil in a legendary final known as the ‘Maracanazo’ in 1950.
- Uruguay has won the most Copa Americas.
- Uruguay had the world’s first soccer sex symbol.
History. Uruguay’s rise to prominence on the global stage. Uruguay before its first official match v Argentina, 20 July 1902. The team that won its second gold medal at the 1928 Summer Olympics. The first official match played by Uruguay was held at the Paso del Molino on July 20th, 1902 against Argentina. [3] .
URU. Tokyo 2020 | Olympic Games. A look back at the Uruguay's men football team who won the Olympic Games in 1924 and 1928, before triumphing at the very first World Cup in 1930.
Regarded amongst the greatest footballing nations of all time, Uruguay has won the Copa América 15 times, being tied with Argentina for the most titles in the tournament's history, winning their most recent title in 2011. Additionally, Uruguay are holders of four FIFA recognized World Championships.
Uruguay men's national team Stats and History. Team Name: Uruguay. Gender: Male. Affiliated Squads: Uruguay women's national football team (F) World Cup: 14 appearances; Best Finish: 1st place (1950, 1930)
Website: www.auf.org.uy. Despite a population of just 3.25 million, Uruguay has had considerable success on the international stage having won two World Cups as well as the Copa America a record fifteen times. Uruguay also won gold at the Olympic Games of 1924 and 1928.
