1962 1970

WORLD CUP 1966

England
🏆
Winner
England
🥈
Runner-up
West Germany
🥉
Third Place
Portugal
32
Matches
89
Goals
2.78
Goals/Match
16
Nations

ALL RESULTS

(32 matches)
England
0 - 0
Uruguay Uruguay
Jul 11, 1966 Wembley Stadium, London
West Germany West Germany
5 - 0
Switzerland Switzerland
Jul 12, 1966 Hillsborough Stadium, Sheffield
Brazil Brazil
2 - 0
Bulgaria
Jul 12, 1966 Goodison Park, Liverpool
Soviet Union
3 - 0
North Korea
Jul 12, 1966 Ayresome Park, Middlesbrough
France France
1 - 1
Mexico Mexico
Jul 13, 1966 Wembley Stadium, London
Argentina Argentina
2 - 1
Spain Spain
Jul 13, 1966 Villa Park, Birmingham
Portugal Portugal
3 - 1
Hungary
Jul 13, 1966 Old Trafford, Manchester
Italy
2 - 0
Chile
Jul 13, 1966 Roker Park, Sunderland
Spain Spain
2 - 1
Switzerland Switzerland
Jul 15, 1966 Hillsborough Stadium, Sheffield
Chile
1 - 1
North Korea
Jul 15, 1966 Ayresome Park, Middlesbrough
Hungary
3 - 1
Brazil Brazil
Jul 15, 1966 Goodison Park, Liverpool
Uruguay Uruguay
2 - 1
France France
Jul 15, 1966 White City Stadium, London
Argentina Argentina
0 - 0
West Germany West Germany
Jul 16, 1966 Villa Park, Birmingham
Portugal Portugal
3 - 0
Bulgaria
Jul 16, 1966 Old Trafford, Manchester
Soviet Union
1 - 0
Italy
Jul 16, 1966 Roker Park, Sunderland
England
2 - 0
Mexico Mexico
Jul 16, 1966 Wembley Stadium, London
Mexico Mexico
0 - 0
Uruguay Uruguay
Jul 19, 1966 Wembley Stadium, London
North Korea
1 - 0
Italy
Jul 19, 1966 Ayresome Park, Middlesbrough
Portugal Portugal
3 - 1
Brazil Brazil
Jul 19, 1966 Goodison Park, Liverpool
Argentina Argentina
2 - 0
Switzerland Switzerland
Jul 19, 1966 Hillsborough Stadium, Sheffield
England
2 - 0
France France
Jul 20, 1966 Wembley Stadium, London
West Germany West Germany
2 - 1
Spain Spain
Jul 20, 1966 Villa Park, Birmingham
Hungary
3 - 1
Bulgaria
Jul 20, 1966 Old Trafford, Manchester
Soviet Union
2 - 1
Chile
Jul 20, 1966 Roker Park, Sunderland
England
1 - 0
Argentina Argentina
Jul 23, 1966 Wembley Stadium, London
Portugal Portugal
5 - 3
North Korea
Jul 23, 1966 Goodison Park, Liverpool
Soviet Union
2 - 1
Hungary
Jul 23, 1966 Roker Park, Sunderland
West Germany West Germany
4 - 0
Uruguay Uruguay
Jul 23, 1966 Hillsborough Stadium, Sheffield
West Germany West Germany
2 - 1
Soviet Union
Jul 25, 1966 Goodison Park, Liverpool
England
2 - 1
Portugal Portugal
Jul 26, 1966 Wembley Stadium, London
Portugal Portugal
2 - 1
Soviet Union
Jul 28, 1966 Wembley Stadium, London
England
4 - 2
West Germany West Germany
Jul 30, 1966 Wembley Stadium, London

RECORDS

Biggest Victory
West Germany 5 - 0 Switzerland
Jul 12, 1966
Highest Scoring
Portugal 5 - 3 North Korea
8 goals

PARTICIPATING TEAMS

(16)
Argentina Argentina ★
Brazil Brazil ★
Bulgaria ★
Chile ★
England England ★
France France ★
Hungary ★
Italy ★
Mexico Mexico ★
North Korea ★
Portugal Portugal ★
Soviet Union ★
Spain Spain ★
Switzerland Switzerland ★
Uruguay Uruguay ★
West Germany ★
★ 16 teams qualified for 2026

AT THE 2026 WORLD CUP

16 teams from 1966 are back for 2026. Will history repeat itself?

Argentina Argentina
Brazil Brazil
Bulgaria
Chile
England England
France France
Hungary
Italy
Mexico Mexico
North Korea
Portugal Portugal
Soviet Union
Spain Spain
Switzerland Switzerland
Uruguay Uruguay
West Germany
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

England won the 1966 FIFA World Cup, defeating West Germany in the final.

The 1966 World Cup was held in England.

89 goals were scored across 32 matches, averaging 2.78 goals per match.