What stadiums were used in the 1966 World Cup?
Cities and stadiums
- London (Wembley Stadium and White City Stadium)
- Birmingham (Villa Park)
- Liverpool (Goodison Park)
- Manchester (Old Trafford)
- Sheffield (Hillsborough Stadium)
- Sunderland (Roker Park)
- Middlesbrough (Ayresome Park)
Did England win the World Cup at Wembley?
The 1966 FIFA World Cup Final was a football match played at Wembley Stadium, London, on 30 July 1966 to determine the winner of the 1966 FIFA World Cup, the eighth FIFA World Cup….1966 FIFA World Cup Final.
| Queen Elizabeth II presents England captain Bobby Moore with the World Cup trophy. | |
|---|---|
| England West Germany 4 2 | |
| Venue | Wembley Stadium, London |
Was it a goal in 1966?
In the 98th minute, Hurst found himself on the scoresheet again; his shot hit the crossbar, bounced down onto the goal line, and was awarded as a goal. Debate has long raged over whether the ball crossed the line, with the goal becoming part of World Cup history.
Who scored the winning goal in 1966?
In the final moments of extra time Geoff Hurst powered home his third goal to give England a 4-2 victory and to become the first man ever to score a hat-trick in a World Cup final.
What happened White City Stadium?
The White City Stadium was a stadium located in White City, London, England. The stadium was demolished in 1985 and the site is now occupied by White City Place.
Who was number one when England won the World Cup?
Chris Farlowe
Chris Farlowe, the singer who was at number one when England won the World Cup in 1966, has recalled the “complete euphoria” that swept the country 55 years ago, and said he hopes the Three Lions can secure another football victory again on Sunday.
Who said they think its all over?
Kenneth Wolstenholme
BBC Sport looks back to the final few moments of the 1966 World Cup final at Wembley, when England’s Geoff Hurst completed his hat-trick against West Germany and BBC commentator Kenneth Wolstenholme uttered his famous line: “Some people are on the pitch, they think it’s all over. It is now!”
Who scored England in 66?
The England squad was led by team captain, central defender Bobby Moore and the winning goals were scored by just two players; Martin Peters and legendary hat-trick hero Geoff Hurst. Hurst sealed England’s victory that day, scoring the two extra-time goals that won England the 1966 World Cup title.