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It was played in England from 11 to 30 July 1966. England defeated West Germany 4–2 in the final to win their first ever World Cup title. The final was level at 2–2 after 90 minutes and went to extra time , when Geoff Hurst scored two goals to complete his hat-trick , the first to be scored in a men's World Cup final.
The 1966 FIFA World Cup final was a football match played at Wembley Stadium in London on 30 July 1966 to determine the winner of the 1966 FIFA World Cup, the eighth FIFA World Cup. [2] The match was contested by England and West Germany, with England winning 4–2 after extra time to claim the Jules Rimet Trophy. It was the first – and to ...
These defeats included a 1–0 defeat in Stuttgart by the Republic of Ireland, playing in the finals for the first time and managed by Jack Charlton, a member of England's 1966 World Cup team. [59] The tournament also marked the final England appearances of Glenn Hoddle and Kenny Sansom after lengthy careers in the England side. [60] [61]
The 1966 FIFA World Cup competition, staged in England, begins. British Motor Corporation and Jaguar Cars announce plans to merge as British Motor Holdings. Scotsman Angus Barbieri ends a 382-day fast, during which he consumed only water, vitamins, salts, yeast and a small amount of milk and sugar, and achieved his aim of losing 276 lb (125 kg).
The shirt worn by Sir Bobby Charlton in the 1966 World Cup semi-final will be auctioned later this month. The signed top was worn by the football icon in the 2-1 victory over Portugal on July 26 ...
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Below are the squads for the 1966 FIFA World Cup final tournament in England. Spain (3), West Germany (3) and France (2) had players representing foreign clubs. ...