15/07/2024

The Estadio Centenario, inaugurated on July 18, 1930

The Estadio Centenario, inaugurated on July 18, 1930, was specifically built for the first FIFA World Cup held in Uruguay. Previously, the football tournaments at the Paris 1924 and Amsterdam 1928 Olympic Games were also considered world championships due to FIFA's organization.

20/06/2024

Uruguay. Champion and undefeated playing at the Centenario Stadium in the history of the Copa América

On July 23, 1995, Uruguay won its 14th Copa América at the Centenario Stadium.

01/06/2024

Historical 1924 T-shirt

Official commemorative t-shirt 100 years of the Colombes 1924 Olympic Games. The Football Museum launched the sale of the official T-shirt commemorating 100 years of the 1924 Colombes Olympic Games, in which Uruguay became Champion

31/05/2024

100 years of the “Olympic Tour”, a Uruguayan heritage

The 'Vuelta Olímpica', born as a gesture of gratitude towards the public who accompanied them in that feat, became a symbol of triumph and celebration in the world of football. It's impressive how a sporting event can transcend and leave such a significant legacy."

16/05/2024

Tiebreaker for the 1968 Copa Libertadores final, Estudiantes de La Plata vs Palmeiras

On May 16, 1968, the tiebreaker for the Copa Libertadores final was played between Estudiantes de La Plata and Palmeiras.

07/05/2024

Visit Juan Pablo II

Saturday, May 7, 1988, Pope Juan Pablo II arrived in Uruguay on what would be his second visit. From the Carrasco International Airport he went directly to the Centenario Stadium, where he was received by a crowd of people