1966 FIFA World Cup - Wikipedia
World Cup 1966. T he eighth World Cup was played in England 11-30 July in 1966. The qualifications for the final tournament included 70 national teams (Africa was boycotting the tournament due to a new rule that forced the winners from the continent to partake in a play-off against Asian teams).
1966 FIFA World Cup final - Wikipedia
1966 World Cup Scores & Fixtures. Previous Competition Next Competition. Host Country: England. Gender: Male. Champion: England. Most Goals: Eusébio (Portugal) -. Scores & Fixtures 1966 World Cup Table. Round. Day.
1966 FIFA World Cup England™
Wolfgang Weber deprived the hosts of the Trophy in normal time, scoring in the last minute to make it 2-2. A goalscorer in the regulation 90 minutes, Geoff Hurst struck twice more in extra time, the first of those two goals the most controversial in World Cup Final history: a powerful drive that hit the underside of the crossbar and bounced on the goal-line - according to the Germans - or ...
England v West Germany: 1966 World Cup Final | British Pathé
The 1966 FIFA World Cup was held in England. The matches were played in eight different venues across the country. The most number of matches were played at Wembley Stadium which was England's ...
RELIVE: The 1966 Final - as you've never seen it before - FIFA
1966 World Cup Facts. Date: 11 July - 30 July, 1966 1966 World Cup Final Score: England - West Germany 4-2. 1966 World Cup Final Attendance: 96,924 3rd place: Portugal - Soviet Union 2-1 Teams: 16 Stadiums: 8 Host cities: 7 Matches played: 32 Goals: 89 Attendance: 1,635,000 Top scorer: Eusébio (Portugal) (9 goals)
1966 FIFA World Cup England™
The last day of July in 1966 was the date of England's finest moment as a sporting nation. The hosts and winners of the 8th FIFA World Cup, England's iconic team of the Charlton brothers, Jimmy Greaves and Bobby Moore swept away all who came before them.
Not Just an England Victory: Why the 1966 World Cup Was So Historic
How did England win their first and only FIFA World Cup title in 1966? Read the report of the thrilling final against Germany FR, which featured a controversial goal and a hat-trick by Geoff Hurst ...
1966 World Cup: how apathy turned to joy in England's golden summer
England. features. Reuse this content. On the 50th anniversary of the final, we speak to organisers, fans and players who recall that what is now looked upon as England's finest hour was ...
1966 World Cup: England's tournament behind the scenes - BBC
Explore the documents and background of the 1966 World Cup, where England won the tournament and faced accusations of rigging from South America. Learn about the role of football diplomacy and the impact of the tournament on international relations.
World Cup 1966 - The National Archives
Watch the full match replay from the match between England and Germany FR played at Wembley Stadium, London on Saturday, 30 July 1966.