FIFA World Cup 1966
1966 World Cup
Hosted by England · Champion: England (beat West Germany 4–2 (a.e.t.)). All winners · history hub.
The 1966 FIFA World Cup was the 8th edition of the tournament, hosted by England. England were crowned champions, beating West Germany 4–2 (a.e.t.) in the final at Wembley Stadium, London. 16 teams played 32 matches, producing 87 goals (2.72 per game). Eusébio won the Golden Boot.
16
Teams
32
Matches
87
Goals
2.72
Goals / match
Final
England4–2 (a.e.t.)West Germany
1966-07-30 · Wembley Stadium, London
Knockout stage
Quarter-finals
England 1–0 Argentina 
West Germany 4–0 Uruguay 
Soviet Union 2–1 Hungary 
Portugal 5–3 North Korea 
Semi-finals
West Germany 2–1 Soviet Union England 2–1 Portugal Final
England 2–2 West Germany Group stage
Group 1
| Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| England | 3 | +4 | 5 |
| Uruguay | 3 | +1 | 4 |
 Mexico | 3 | -2 | 2 |
 France | 3 | -3 | 1 |
Group 2
| Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Germany | 3 | +6 | 5 |
| Argentina | 3 | +3 | 5 |
 Spain | 3 | -1 | 2 |
 Switzerland | 3 | -8 | 0 |
Group 3
| Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portugal | 3 | +7 | 6 |
| Hungary | 3 | +2 | 4 |
 Brazil | 3 | -2 | 2 |
 Bulgaria | 3 | -7 | 0 |
Group 4
| Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Soviet Union | 3 | +5 | 6 |
| North Korea | 3 | -2 | 3 |
 Italy | 3 | 0 | 2 |
 Chile | 3 | -3 | 1 |