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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 ...
England was chosen as host of the 1966 World Cup in Rome, Italy, on 22 August 1960, over rival bids from West Germany and Spain. This was the first tournament to be held in a country that was affected directly by World War II, as the four previous tournaments were either held in countries out of war theatres or in neutral countries.
Score Team 2 Event Attendance Ref. 17 April 1926 England: 0–1 Scotland: 1925–26 British Home Championship: Unknown [1] 18 November 1938 England: 7–0 Ireland: 1938–39 British Home Championship ~40,000 [2] 13 July 1966 Portugal: 3–1 Hungary: 1966 FIFA World Cup group stage 29,886 [3] 16 July 1966 Portugal: 3–0 Bulgaria: 25,438 [4] 20 ...
Eagle-eyed supporters have spotted a series of identical events from 52 years ago - with the nation hoping history repeats itself.
England and Germany were placed in the same first round group. Both were eliminated, with England finishing third and Germany fourth. England defeated Germany 1–0 in the match between the two teams. 2002 FIFA World Cup 6 2 England and Germany were placed in the same qualifying group. Germany won 1–0 at Wembley, while England won 5–1 in ...
‘I’ve seen England beat them once and I know we can do it again,’ said Brian Osborn, who watched England win the World Cup at Wembley. Elderly England fans recall 1966 as they prepare for ...
The Lionesses return to Wembley to face Germany for the first time since their Euro 2022 final victory
30 July 1966 FIFA World Cup Final: England 4–2 West Germany: London, England: Hurst 18', 102', 120' Peters 20 ' 78' Report: Haller 12' Weber 90' Stadium: Wembley Stadium Attendance: 96,924 Referee: Gottfried Dienst (Switzerland)