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Jan 5, 2023 · The 1966 World Cup Draw at the Royal Garden Hotel in London was the first ever televised live, ensuring an even more intense build-up in the homeland of football. Among the 16 finalists from an initial entry of 74 countries, England, Germany FR, Brazil, and Italy were the top seeds.
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.
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All the results from the games played in the 1966 World Cup with goals scored, extratime and penalties information.
Champion: England. Most Goals: Eusébio (Portugal) - 9. Check out Scores & Fixtures for the 1966 World Cup season.
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. 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 date ...
Final Game. Game. Date. Result. Complete fixture with Champion, all the results, goals and data about the final stage of the 1966 World Cup including round of 16, quarter finals, semifinals, third place and final game.
Nov 27, 2023 · England emerged victorious with a narrow 1-0 win, thanks to a goal from Geoff Hurst. This match was remembered not only for the on-field rivalry but also for the off-field tensions, adding a dramatic edge to England’s quest. Bobby Charlton in action during the 1966 World Cup Final against West Germany at Wembley Stadium, 30th July 1966.
