1966 FIFA World Cup
8th FIFA World Cup, held in England
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.
Tournament details | |
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Host country | England |
Dates | 11–30 July |
Teams | 16 (from 4 confederations) |
Venue(s) | 8 (in 7 host cities) |
Final positions | |
Champions | England (1st title) |
Runners-up | West Germany |
Third place | Portugal |
Fourth place | Soviet Union |
Tournament statistics | |
Matches played | 32 |
Goals scored | 89 (2.78 per match) |
Attendance | 1,563,135 (48,848 per match) |
Top scorer(s) | Eusébio (9 goals) |
Best young player | Franz Beckenbauer |
Participants change
The following 16 teams qualified for the final tournament.
Results change
Round 1 change
Group A change
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 change
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 change
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 change
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 change
Quarterfinals change
- Portugal 5-3 Korea DPR
- England 1-0 Argentina
- West Germany 4-0 Uruguay
- Soviet Union 2-1 Hungary
Semifinals change
- West Germany 2-1 Soviet Union
- England 2-1 Portugal
3rd place change
- Portugal 2-1 Soviet Union
Final change
- England 4-2 West Germany
England won the championship.
References change
- FIFA Archived 2019-06-08 at the Wayback Machine
- Details at RSSSF