How many national teams played in the first football World Cup in 1930?

Question

Spain, Brazil and Germany are the most popular team in soccer. Can someone tell me that how many national teams played in the first football World Cup in 1930?

Answer 1

The first World Cup was an invitation tournament. Different teams from all over the world were invited to Uruguay by FIFA, the World Football governing body. Some teams however, did not show up because of expensive travelling costs.