1966 FIFA World Cup
The 1966 FIFA World Cup was the eighth FIFA World Cup. It was held in England from 11 to 30 July. England was chosen as hosts by FIFA to celebrate 100 years of football in England. England won the final beating West Germany 4-2. This was England's first (and so far only) World Cup win. England also became the first host to win since Italy won it in 1934. Later Germany, Argentina and France won it at their homes. With Bobby Endrick to help win the World Cup
| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Host country | File:Flag of England.svg England |
| Dates | 11–30 July |
| Teams | 16 (from 4 confederations) |
| Venue(s) | 8 (in 7 host cities) |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | File:Flag of England.svg England (1st title) |
| Runner-up | 22x20px West Germany |
| Third place | 22x20px Portugal |
| Fourth place | 22x20px USSR |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 32 |
| Goals scored | 89 (2.78 per match) |
| Attendance | 1,563,135 (48,848 per match) |
| Top scorer(s) | 23x15px Eusébio (9 goals) |
← 1962 1970 → | |
Participants
The following 16 teams qualified for the final tournament.
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AFC (1) CAF (0)
OFC (0)
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CONCACAF (1) CONMEBOL (4) |
UEFA (10) |
Qualification for 1966 FIFA World Cup FIFA members qualified for World Cup (including colonies) FIFA members that failed to qualify FIFA members that did not enter World Cup
Countries not members of FIFA in 1966 |
Results
Round 1
Group A
| Pos | Team | ENG | URU | MEX | FRA | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts | Note |
| 1 | England | - | 0-0 | 2-0 | 2-0 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 5 | Round 2 |
| 2 | Uruguay | 0-0 | - | 0-0 | 2-1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 | Round 2 |
| 3 | Mexico | 0-2 | 0-0 | - | 1-1 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | |
| 4 | France | 0-2 | 1-2 | 1-1 | - | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 1 |
Group B
| Pos | Team | FRG | ARG | ESP | SUI | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts | Note |
| 1 | West Germany | - | 0-0 | 2-1 | 5-0 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 5 | Round 2 |
| 2 | Argentina | 0-0 | - | 2-1 | 2-0 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 5 | Round 2 |
| 3 | Spain | 1-2 | 1-2 | - | 2-1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 2 | |
| 4 | Switzerland | 0-5 | 0-2 | 1-2 | - | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
Group C
| Pos | Team | POR | HUN | BRA | BUL | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts | Note |
| 1 | Portugal | - | 3-1 | 3-1 | 3-0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 2 | 6 | Round 2 |
| 2 | Hungary | 1-3 | - | 3-1 | 3-1 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 5 | 4 | Round 2 |
| 3 | Brazil | 1-3 | 1-3 | - | 2-0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 2 | |
| 4 | Bulgaria | 0-3 | 1-3 | 0-2 | - | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
Group D
| Pos | Team | URS | PRK | ITA | CHI | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts | Note |
| 1 | Soviet Union | - | 3-0 | 1-0 | 2-1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 6 | Round 2 |
| 2 | Korea DPR | 0-3 | - | 1-0 | 1-1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 3 | Round 2 |
| 3 | Italy | 0-1 | 0-1 | - | 2-0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | |
| 4 | Chile | 1-2 | 1-1 | 0-2 | - | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 1 |
Round 2
Quarterfinals
- Portugal 5-3 Korea DPR
- England 1-0 Argentina
- West Germany 4-0 Uruguay
- Soviet Union 2-1 Hungary
Semifinals
- West Germany 2-1 Soviet Union
- England 2-1 Portugal
3rd place
- Portugal 2-1 Soviet Union
Final
- England 4-2 West Germany
England won the championship.
1966 FIFA World Cup Media
Official match ball for the 1966 FIFA World Cup produced by Slazenger
- The old Wembley Stadium (cropped).jpg
The old Wembley Stadium (cropped)
- Le White City Stadium de Londres, pour les JO de 1908.jpg
Le White City Stadium de Londres, pour les JO de 1908.
- Stretford end 1992.JPG
Stretford End at Old Trafford in 1992, seen from a VIP-box (use it free)
- Holt End in 1983.jpg
The Holt End in 1983.
Before or after a match (against Sunderland(?))
Hillsborough Stadium in 1991 - geograph.org.uk - 2807213
Ayresome Park in 1991 - geograph.org.uk - 2796728
Wolfgang Weber (left) and Luis Artime during the match between West Germany and Argentina in Birmingham
References
- FIFA Archived 2019-06-08 at the Wayback Machine
- Details at RSSSF