(Reuters) - List of FIFA World Cup champions since the tournament began in 1930:
* Uruguay won the inaugural FIFA World Cup after beating Argentina 4-2 in the final in Montevideo.
* The only tournament in a Nordic country saw the debut of a 17-year-old Brazilian player named Pele, who scored six goals and helped his team to beat Sweden 5-2 in the final.* Brazil defended their title in a 3-1 victory over Czechoslovakia in the final in Santiago.* The only victory in the World Cup for England, as they secured a 4-2 extra time win over West Germany in the final.
* A new trophy was introduced for the tournament after Brazil had won the Jules Rimet Trophy permanently due to three victories.* The host nation once again lifted the trophy as Argentina won 3-1 against the Netherlands at Estadio Monumental. * Roger Milla and Cameroon became famous as they beat Argentina at San Siro in the group stage and went on to the quarter-finals as the first African team ever.* The first tournament held in the United States was marked by several high-profile teams and players.
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