Uruguay at the FIFA World Cup beginning of true international football competition, organized by FIFA, FIFA recognizes Uruguay as four-time world champions and allows the team to wear four stars on their uniforms during official international football competitions. (Before 1974, the FIFA World Cup was referred to as the Football World Championship, and the nine champions from 1930 to 1970 received replicas of the Jules Rimet Trophy. Uruguay hosted and won the first FIFA World Cup in 1930, beating Argentina 4–2 in the final. They won their fourth and last title in 1950, upsetting host Brazil 2–1 in the final match. The team have qualified for
1950 FIFA World Cup squads coach: Milorad Arsenijević Head coach: Octavio Vial Head coach: Guillermo Eizaguirre Head coach: Walter Winterbottom Head coach: Arturo Bucciardi Head coach: William Jeffrey Head coach: George Raynor Head coach: Ferruccio Novo Head coach: Manuel Fleitas Solich Head coach: Juan López Head coach: Mario Pretto Each national team had to submit a squad of 22 players. All the teams included 2 goalkeepers, except Switzerland, Spain, Sweden and Italy who called three. Jorge 'George' Robledo of Newcastle United was the only player to play for a club outside of his country in the tournament. 1950 FIFA World Cup squads Below are the