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1966 World Cup
England — champions · beat West Germany 4–2 after extra time in the final
England — champions · beat West Germany 4–2 after extra time in the final16 nations, 32 matches, 89 goals.
16
Nations
32
Matches
89
Goals
Champions: England Runners-up: West Germany Third: Portugal
Runners-up: West Germany
Third: Portugal◧
The final — England beat West Germany 4–2 after extra time.
England won the 1966 World Cup, beating West Germany 4–2 after extra time in the final.
Quick answers
- Who won the 1966 World Cup?
- England won the 1966 World Cup, beating West Germany in the final.
- What was the score in the 1966 World Cup final?
- England beat West Germany 4–2 after extra time.
- Who finished third at the 1966 World Cup?
- Portugal finished third at the 1966 World Cup.
- Where was the 1966 World Cup final played?
- The final was played at Wembley Stadium, London on 1966-07-30.
The final
England v West Germany at Wembley Stadium, London on 1966-07-30 — England won 4–2 after extra time.
Portugal took third place.
Source: 1966 World Cup match record, via openfootball (public-domain data) — source
By the numbers
| Teams | Matches | Total goals |
|---|---|---|
| 16 | 32 | 89 |
Notable matches
- West Germany 5–0 Switzerland (Group stage)
- Portugal 5–3 North Korea (Quarter-final)
- England 4–2 West Germany (Final)
Source: 1966 World Cup match record, via openfootball (public-domain data) — source
✓ Every fact computed from public match records — openfootball (public-domain data). Not written by anyone.