Multiple choice general knowledge sports Who was the runner up in First FIFA world cup? Argentina Germany Spain England Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself A Correct answer Explanation Argentina was the runner-up in the first FIFA World Cup in 1930, losing to Uruguay 4-2 in the final. The match was attended by over 68,000 spectators in Montevideo. Germany, Spain, and England did not reach the final of the 1930 tournament.