1966 FIFA World Cup England ™ - Photos

Jack Charlton in action in the 1966 FIFA World Cup England Final

11 Jul 2020

Jack Charlton in action in the 1966 FIFA World Cup England Final.

Soviet Union's Lev Yashin makes a save from West Germany's Uwe Seeler at England 1966

20 Mar 2020

Soviet Union's Lev Yashin makes a save from West Germany's Uwe Seeler at the 1966 FIFA World Cup England™.

Soviet Union's Lev Yashin helps West Germany's Uwe Seeler up during England 1966

06 Mar 2020

1966 FIFA World Cup England™

Soviet Union's Lev Yashin makes a save from West Germany's Uwe Seeler at the 1966 FIFA World Cup England™

05 Mar 2020

Soviet Union's Lev Yashin makes a save from West Germany's Uwe Seeler at the 1966 FIFA World Cup England™.

Soviet Union's Lev Yashin makes a save from West Germany's Lothar Emmerich at England 1966

03 Mar 2020

Soviet Union's Lev Yashin makes a save from West Germany's Lothar Emmerich at the 1966 FIFA World Cup England™.

Garrincha at England 1966

14 Feb 2020

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Franz Beckenbauer against Switzerland at England 1966

13 Feb 2020

Franz Beckenbauer (BR Deutschland, vorn) im Duell

Portugal's Eusebio at the team hotel during the 1966 FIFA World Cup

12 Feb 2020

Portugal's Eusebio at the team hotel during the 1966 FIFA World Cup (Allsport Hulton/Archive)

England manager Alf Ramsey and captain Bobby Moore (right) hold up the Jules Rimet trophy

22 Jan 2020

31 JUL 1966: England manager Alf Ramsey and captain Bobby Moore (right) hold up the Jules Rimet trophy as other England players look on during a lunch reception at ITV Elstree Television Studios after England won the World Cup final against West Germany. Mandatory Credit: Allsport Hulton/Archive

FIFA World Cup Final - England v West Germany 1966 West Germany goalkeeper Hans Tilkowski punches the ball clear over the head of his team-mate Wolfgang Weber whilst under pressure from Jack Charlton and Geoff Hurst of England

06 Jan 2020

West Germany goalkeeper Hans Tilkowski punches the ball clear over the head of his team-mate Wolfgang Weber whilst under pressure from Jack Charlton and Geoff Hurst of England during the FIFA World Cup Final between England and West Germany at Wembley Stadium in London, 30th July 1966. England won 4-2 after extra time. (Photo by Rolls Press/Popperfoto via Getty Images/Getty Images)

Lev Yashin lines up as part of the Soviet Union squad before England 1966

19 Mar 2019

Lev Yashin lines up as part of the Soviet Union squad before the 1966 FIFA World Cup England™.

Soviet Union's Lev Yashin grabs the ball under pressure from Portugal's Eusebio at England 1966

19 Mar 2018

Soviet Union's Lev Yashin grabs the ball under pressure from Portugal's Eusebio at 1966 FIFA World Cup England™.

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15 Feb 2018

1966 FIFA World Cup England™ Official Poster

29 Nov 2017

1966 FIFA World Cup England™ Official Poster

England captain Bobby Moore holds aloft the FIFA World Cup

30 Jul 2016

30th July 1966. 1966 World Cup Final at Wembley. England 4 v West Germany 2 a.e.t. England captain Bobby Moore holds aloft the World Cup (Jules Rimet trophy) as the team gather around to celebrate.

Geoff Hurst scores England's third goal against West Germany in the World Cup final

29 Jul 2016

30th July 1966: Geoff Hurst scores England's third goal against West Germany in the World Cup final at Wembley Stadium. The goal, awarded upon the judgement of the Russian linesman has remained one of the most controversial goals in the history of the competition. England became World champions with a 4-2 victory after extra time. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

The West German goalkeeper Hans Tilkowski saves a shot

29 Jul 2016

The West German goalkeeper Hans Tilkowski saves a shot during the World Cup Final against England at Wembley Stadium, London. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

The England Team pose with the Jules Rimet Trophy after winning the 1966 FIFA World Cup

29 Jul 2016

The England Team pose with the Jules Rimet Trophy after winning the World Cup against West Germany at Wembley. Top row left to right: trainer Harold Shepherdson, Nobby Stiles, Roger Hunt, Gordon Banks, Jack Charlton, George Cohen, Ray Wilson, Manager Alf Ramsey, and bottom row, Martin Peters, Geoff Hurst, Bobby Moore, Alan Ball and Bobby Charlton. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

England defenders Nobby Stiles (left), Martin Peters and Ray Wilson (right)

26 Jul 2016

England defenders Nobby Stiles (left), Martin Peters and Ray Wilson (right) converge on West Germany striker Siegfried Held during the FIFA World Cup Final between England and West Germany at Wembley Stadium in London, 30th July 1966. England won 4-2 after extra time. (Photo by Rolls Press/Popperfoto/Getty Images)

England won the trophy after losing it!

25 Jul 2016

England won the trophy after losing it! The Cup was stolen, then recovered by a dog called Pickles.

Abel Lafleur Base, France 1930, with Replica Trophy

25 Jul 2016

The original World Cup trophy was created by the French sculptor Abel Lafleur in 1930. Its base, shown here, was replaced by a larger one after the 1954 finales. The trophy was given to Brazil in 1970 after their third World Cup win, but was stolen in 1983.

Seats from Wembley stadium, which hosted the 1966 World Cup Final

25 Jul 2016

Seats from Wembley stadium, which hosted the 1966 World Cup Final

25 Jul 2016

Seats from Wembley stadium, which hosted the 1966 World Cup Final

CHALLENGE 4-STAR

25 Jul 2016

The Challenge 4-Star was made from 25 strips of leather, most of them long and rectangular. No other World Cup ball had used so many different pieces. The ball was made in three colors - white, yellow, and orange - so that it would be clearly visible in any weather and pitch condition.

Telegram sent by a German Fan to FIFA after the 1966 Final

25 Jul 2016

Did Geoff Hurst’s second goal cross the line? The telegram speculates on how to avoid future controversy.