Every FIFA World Cup Ranked From Worst To Best

21. Uruguay 1930

Every competition has to start somewhere and, for the FIFA World Cup, that somewhere was Uruguay.

The South Americans were the dominant force at the time, having won back to back gold medals at the 1924 and 1928 Olympic Games. Even so, the decision to hand Uruguay hosting rights proved divisive.

While teams from the Americas were happy to take part, many European countries balked at the arduous journey by sea required to reach the finals.

Only teams from Belgium, France, Romania and Yugoslavia ended up making the trip, making it a 13- team World Cup with a little less emphasis on the “world” part.

On the pitch, Uruguay romped to victory again, racking up 11 goals in three games to set up up a thrilling final with Argentina which they duly won 4-2. Historic but hardly a highlight.