🏴 FIFA World Cup 1966
Host: England · 16 teams · 32 matches · 89 goals
Tournament Summary
- Champion
- 🏴 England
- Runner-up
- 🇩🇪 West Germany
- Third place
- 🇵🇹 Portugal
- Fourth place
- 🇷🇺 Soviet Union
- Top scorer
- Eusébio (9 goals, Portugal)
- Format
- Group stage + knockout
- Attendance
- 1,563,135
Highlights
- England won their first and only World Cup title
- Geoff Hurst scored hat-trick in final (first in World Cup final)
- Controversial 'ghost goal' by Hurst in extra time
- England defeated West Germany 4-2 after extra time
- North Korea upset Italy 1-0 in group stage
- Portugal finished third with Eusébio as top scorer (9 goals)
- Jules Rimet trophy stolen and recovered by dog Pickles
- African nations boycotted tournament
- First World Cup with official mascot (World Cup Willie)
- Brazil eliminated in group stage (defending champions)
- Pelé injured by brutal tackles
- First World Cup broadcast via satellite
- Bobby Moore lifted trophy as England captain
- Kenneth Wolstenholme's famous commentary: 'They think it's all over'
Stadiums
| Stadium | City | Capacity | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wembley Stadium | London | 98,600 | 9 |
| White City Stadium | London | 60,000 | 3 |
| Villa Park | Birmingham | 62,500 | 3 |
| Hillsborough | Sheffield | 50,000 | 3 |
| Old Trafford | Manchester | 60,000 | 3 |
| Goodison Park | Liverpool | 61,000 | 5 |
| Roker Park | Sunderland | 60,000 | 3 |
| Ayresome Park | Middlesbrough | 40,000 | 3 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the 1966 World Cup?
England won the 1966 FIFA World Cup, defeating West Germany in the final.
Where was the 1966 World Cup held?
The 1966 World Cup was hosted by England.
How many teams participated in the 1966 World Cup?
16 national teams participated in the 1966 World Cup.
Who was the top scorer at the 1966 World Cup?
Eusébio from Portugal was the top scorer with 9 goals.
How many goals were scored at the 1966 World Cup?
A total of 89 goals were scored across 32 matches.