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Juan Evaristo
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Manuel Ferreira
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Francisco Varallo
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Mario Evaristo
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Carlos Peucelle
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Guillermo Stábile
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World Cup 1930

Argentina

Runner-up

For the first time in their history, Argentina walked onto the World Cup stage. Francisco Olazar led the squad into the unknown.

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The final match between Uruguay and Argentina was a thrilling contest, culminating in a 4-2 victory for Uruguay. Dec 29, 2025
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The Campaign

World Cup 1930

Argentina embarked on a remarkable journey that carried them all the way to the final, where glory narrowly eluded them. Their attack was prolific, producing 18 goals across 5 matches at a rate that few could match.

14:15 FT Estadio Centenario
Uruguay
4 ◆︎ 2
Argentina
Final
14:45 FT Estadio Centenario
Argentina
6 ◆︎ 1
United States
Semi-finals
14:45 FT Estadio Centenario
Argentina
3 ◆︎ 1
Chile
group stage
15:00 FT Estadio Centenario
Argentina
6 ◆︎ 3
Mexico
group stage
16:00 FT Estadio Gran Parque Central
Argentina
1 ◆︎ 0
France
group stage
The Defining Moment

Argentina 1930

Argentina crossed the Río de la Plata with a brilliant generation led by Guillermo Stábile, the tournament's top scorer with 8 goals. In the final on 30 July at the Estadio Centenario, the Albiceleste led 2-1 at half-time thanks to bold, fast-flowing football. However, Uruguay roared on by their home crowd turned the match around in the second half for an emphatic 4-2 victory. The defeat in the very first World Cup final left a deep wound; according to reports, Argentine fans stoned the Uruguayan consulate in Buenos Aires the following day. Argentina would have to wait 48 years to lift their first World Cup.

1930 campaign
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4won1lost

18scored9conceded

4 consecutive wins averaged 3.6 goals per match.

Top Scorer

Guillermo Stábile

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Forward

Guillermo Stábile led Argentina's attack with 8 goals 5 in the group stage, 2 in the semi-finals and 1 in the final at the 1930 World Cup. A specialist in decisive moments, with goals in the closing stages that changed the course of matches.

Biggest victory
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vs United States

Semi-finals

3 goals in 24 minutes 2 scored by Stábile.

Head Coach

Francisco Olazar

Argentina · 1930

The tactical mind behind Argentina's 1930 campaign. Guided Argentina to their first World Cup 4 wins from 5 under Olazar.

Playing Style

The Albiceleste's Brave Assault

Tactical identity · 1930

Argentina employed an attacking style under Francisco Olazar, characterized by swift counterattacks and precise passing. However, they struggled to contain Uruguay's high-intensity pressing, ultimately leading to their downfall.

Goalkeepers

Juan Botasso
2GAMES
GK
Ángel Bossio
3GAMES
GK

Defenders

Alberto Chividini
1GAME
CB
Edmundo Piaggio
CB
Fernando Paternoster
4GAMES
CB
José Della Torre
5GAMES
LB
Luis Monti
4GAMES2GOALS
CB
Ramón Muttis
1GAME
CB
Rodolfo Orlandini
3GAMES
RB

Midfielders

Adolfo Zumelzú
1GAME2GOALS
CM
Arico Suárez
2GAMES
CM
Attilio Demaría
1GAME
CM
Francisco Varallo
4GAMES1GOAL
RM
Juan Evaristo
4GAMES
LM
Manuel Ferreira
4GAMES
CM

Forwards

Alejandro Scopelli
1GAME1GOAL
CF
Carlos Peucelle
4GAMES3GOALS
CF
Carlos Spadaro
1GAME
CF
Guillermo Stábile
4GAMES8GOALS
RW
Mario Evaristo
4GAMES1GOAL
LW
Natalio Perinetti
1GAME
CF
Roberto Cherro
1GAME
CF
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