Uruguay was the host country of the first World Cup games ever. Thirteen countries participated in the tournament: Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Paraguay, Peru, and Uruguay from South America, Mexico and the United States from Central and North America, and Belgium, Romania, Yugoslavia and France from Europe. All games were played at one single venue: in Montevideo.

In the Final Game, Uruguay took the lead versus Argentina through a goal scored by Pablo Dorado. Argentina equalized only eight minutes later through Carlos Peucelle and even took the lead through a goal scored by Guillermo Stabile. Early in the second half, Uruguay's Pedro Cea tied the game again. Santos Iriarte and Hector Castro scored the third and fourth goal for Uruguay's 4-2 victory over Argentina.

• Championship game: Uruguay vs. Argentina 4-2
• Number of teams participating: 13
• Venue Site: Montevideo