1922 FIFA World Cup

The 1922 FIFA World Cup was the fourth FIFA World Cup and the first after WW-1. Belgium would take home their first title after defeating the Netherlands 2-1 in the final.

Background
After WW-1, the main football nations of the British Isles (, Scotland, Wales and Ireland) stayed in Britain while Germany, Austria and Hungary who was defeated in WW-1 were expelled from FIFA. None of the Americas countries turned up in Europe to compete.

European infrastructure was also a problem for this World Cup with it not being effective and secure after WW-1. The host nation of the Netherlands, being neutral during WW-1, was the suitable host for the fourth edition of the World Cup.

Round 1
10-5-1922: Luxembourg 1-4 Czechoslovakia (Zwolie) 10-5-1922: Yugoslavia 1-0 Spain (Zwoile) (a.e.t)

Quarter-Finals
12-5-1922: Netherlands 3-0 Yugoslavia (Rotterdam) 12-5-1922: Sweden 0-1 Switzerland (Zwolie) 13-5-1922: Belgium 3-2 France (Amsterdam) 13-5-1922: Czechoslovakia 0-2 Italy (Rotterdam)

Semi-Finals
15-5-1922: Netherlands 3-0 Switzerland (Rotterdam) 15-5-1922: Belgium 2-0 Italy (Amsterdam)

Final
17-5-1922: Netherlands 1-2 Belgium (Amsterdam)