First football (soccer) FIFA World Cup goal

According to Official Guinness Records,

The first ever FIFA World Cup goal was scored by Lucien Laurent (France), playing for France against Mexico at the 1930 World Cup, in Estadio Pocitos, Montevideo, Uruguay, on 13 July 1930.
The goal, a 19th-minute volley, was the opener in France's 4-?1 victory over the Mexico team. France lost their two remaining group games and was eliminated from the tournament after the opening stages. Laurent, an inside forward, played 10 times for his country in all, scoring two goals.

For a complete list of 1930 records, please visit 1930 Guinness Records in Uruguay.

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