1966 FIFA World Cup
Hosted by England. England's only World Cup. Geoff Hurst's hat-trick remains the only one in a World Cup Final.
The 1966 FIFA World Cup at a glance
The 1966 FIFA World Cup was hosted by England and contested by 16 teams over 32 matches, producing 89 goals (2.78 per match). England's only World Cup. Geoff Hurst's hat-trick remains the only one in a World Cup Final. The final, England 4-2 West Germany (a.e.t.), was played at Wembley Stadium, London.
Eusébio of Portugal won the Golden Boot with 9 goals. Scoring rate of 2.78 goals per match was 0 higher than the previous edition's 2.78. Final standings: 1st England, 2nd West Germany, 3rd Portugal, 4th Soviet Union.
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1966 FIFA World Cup records
| Champion | England |
| Runner-up | West Germany |
| Third place | Portugal |
| Fourth place | Soviet Union |
| Final score | England 4-2 West Germany (a.e.t.) |
| Final venue | Wembley Stadium, London |
| Host country | England |
| Teams | 16 |
| Matches | 32 |
| Goals | 89 |
| Goals per match | 2.78 |
| Top scorer | Eusébio (9 goals) |
| Top scorer nationality | Portugal |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the 1966 FIFA World Cup?
England won the 1966 FIFA World Cup, beating West Germany 4-2 West Germany (a.e.t.) in the final at Wembley Stadium, London.
Where was the 1966 World Cup held?
The 1966 FIFA World Cup was hosted by England. The final was played at Wembley Stadium, London.
Who was the top scorer at the 1966 World Cup?
Eusébio of Portugal was the top scorer at the 1966 FIFA World Cup with 9 goals.
How many teams and matches were at the 1966 World Cup?
16 teams played at the 1966 FIFA World Cup in England, totalling 32 matches and 89 goals — an average of 2.78 goals per match across roughly 21 days.
Who finished 3rd and 4th at the 1966 World Cup?
Portugal finished third and Soviet Union finished fourth at the 1966 FIFA World Cup.
How did the 1966 World Cup differ from the previous edition?
The previous FIFA World Cup, in 1962, was won by Brazil (89 goals across 32 matches; 2.78 goals per match). The 1966 edition produced 89 goals across 32 matches (2.78 per match) and was won by England.
What is the significance of the 1966 World Cup?
England's only World Cup. Geoff Hurst's hat-trick remains the only one in a World Cup Final.
Can I get 1966 World Cup historical data via API?
Yes. TheStatsAPI provides historical FIFA World Cup data going back to 1930, including match results, lineups, top scorers, final standings, and team appearance records. Query historical endpoints with year=1966 to retrieve the full dataset.
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