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When and where was the first FIFA World Cup played and who won it?

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The first FIFA World Cup was hosted by Uruguay in 1930 as an invitational tournament featuring 13 teams. The host team Uruguay defeated its South American rivals Argentina 4–2 to win the inaugural tournament. FIFA president at the time Jules Rimet presented the trophy, which was then named after him, to the winners.