
In 1930, Uruguay won the decision to host the first World Cup because they offered to pay the expenses of the competing countries.
A crowd of just 300 watched Peru losing 1 - 3 to Romania in Montevideo. It is the smallest recorded crowd ever at all World cups.
Argentine Guillermo Stabile was the first player to score a hat-trick in the 6 - 3 win over Mexico in 1930. He was awarded 5 penalties but missed three.
The first player to miss from the spot was Fernando Paternoster of Argentina.
The first to score from a penalty was Manuel Rocquetas Rosas of Mexico against Belgium.
