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

 Participants 

The following 16 teams qualified for the final tournament.

AFC (1)

CAF (0)
 None participated
OFC (0)
 None qualified

CONCACAF (1)

CONMEBOL (4)





UEFA (10)

  (hosts)









Group stage
Group 1

Group 2

Group 3

Group 4

Knockout stage
Bracket

Quarter-finals

Semi-finals

Third place play-off

Final

 References 

 FIFA 
 Details at RSSSF

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