Legends Archive Gallery

1966

Venue

Wembley Stadium,
London

Date

30 July 1966

Attendance

96,924

Weather

20 °C (68 °F)

On July 30th, 1966, England emerged as the victors of the FIFA World Cup, defeating West Germany 4-2 in the final at Wembley Stadium in London. It was a historic moment for English football and a source of national pride for the country. Geoff Hurst, Martin Peters, and captain Bobby Moore were among the standout performers in the team's triumph, with Hurst scoring a hat-trick in the final.

The atmosphere at Wembley Stadium was electric, with a crowd of 96,924 fans witnessing England's historic victory. The game was intense and closely fought, with the scoreline tied at 2-2 going into extra time. It was then that Hurst made history, scoring two more goals to complete his hat-trick and secure England's victory. The scenes of jubilation that followed are etched in the memories of English football fans to this day. The win marked England's first and only World Cup triumph, cementing their place in footballing history and sparking celebrations across the country.

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