1930 in Sports - Association Football

Association Football

FIFA World Cup

  • The inaugural World Cup is held in Uruguay and is won by the host nation as Uruguay defeats Argentina 4–2 in the final.

England

  • The Football League – Sheffield Wednesday 60 points, Derby County 50, Manchester City 47, Aston Villa 47, Leeds United 46, Blackburn Rovers 45
  • FA Cup final – Arsenal 2–0 Huddersfield Town at Empire Stadium, Wembley, London

Germany

  • National Championship – Hertha BSC 5–4 Holstein Kiel at Düsseldorf

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