15.05.2023, Screenshot from the virtual reality (VR) experience based around World Cup 1930, visible in the FIFA Museum, in Zurich.
Want to go on an exciting journey back in time to the beginnings of the FIFA World Cup™ and virtually accompany FIFA President Jules Rimet on his journey to the first tournament in Uruguay, all from your living room? You can! Thanks to the new Meta Quest app “The First FIFA World Cup™” by the FIFA Museum, you can now immerse yourself in the history of football from the comfort of your own home.
The Virtual Reality Experience starts in France, before you cross the Atlantic as a journalist alongside teams and coaches on board the legendary SS Conte Verde.
In Uruguay, you will then experience the buzzing atmosphere before the final in the Uruguayan national team’s changing room and be right up close when the teams enter the Centenario cauldron for the big game.
Interactive elements allow every football fan and history buff to get to grips with the surroundings and discover hidden gems of football history.
Whether you want to relive the glamour of past tournaments or discover the roots of the beautiful game, this app offers an unforgettable journey back to the first World Cup in Uruguay.
A Meta Quest 3, Meta Quest Pro or Meta Quest 2 headset is required.
The VR experience “The First FIFA World Cup™” is available at the FIFA Museum and can be booked on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays during the museum’s opening hours.