July 13th, 2025
On July 13, 1930, France defeated Mexico 4-1 and the United States defeated Belgium 3-0 in the first-ever World Cup football matches, played simultaneously in host city Montevideo, Uruguay. Soccer (football) is one of the most popular sports around the wold and The World Cup often tops the list as one of the most-watched professional sporting events each year.
Source: www.history.com/this-day-in-history/first-world-cup