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1966 FIFA World Cup

1966 FIFA World Cup
1966 FIFA World Cup official logo
Tournament details
NameFIFA World Cup
Host countriesEngland
Dates11 July � 30 July
Teams16
Confederations5
Venue8
Final positions
ChampionsEngland (1 title)
Runner-upWest Germany
Third placePortugal
Fourth placeUSSR
Tournament statistics
Matches played32
Goals scored89
Attendance1635000
Top scorerPT Eusébio (9 goals)
Timeline season
Previous1962
Next1970

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The 1966 FIFA World Cup, the eighth staging of the World Cup, was held in England from 11 July to 30 July. England beat West Germany 4 � 2 in the final, winning the World Cup for the first time, so becoming the first host to win the tournament since Italy in 1934.


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