Name: How Uruguay, with 3 million people, became a football powerhouse
Uploaded: 2026-06-13T00:38:38+08:00
Duration: 14 min 31 s
Description: Uruguay won the very first FIFA World Cup in 1930, and nearly a century later, its passion for football is undiminished. With a population of fewer than four million people, this small South American nation consistently produces world-class players and

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Uruguay won the very first FIFA World Cup in 1930, and nearly a century later, its passion for football is undiminished. With a population of fewer than four million people, this small South American nation consistently produces world-class players and competitive clubs. Joel Richards explores the culture, tradition, and infrastructure behind Uruguay's enduring success.

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