1966 FIFA World Cup Lists
The 1966 FIFA World Cup in England featured 16 teams and was won by England, who defeated West Germany 4–2 after extra time in the final. The tournament was known for Geoff Hurst’s hat-trick and the controversial “Wembley Goal.”
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- The winner of the tournament was England. See the 1966 final standings, and the list of all winners.
- The top goal scorer in 1966 was Ferreira Eusébio with nine goals. See the Top Goal Scorers for 1966, and the list of all Golden Boot winners.
- In match format remained unchanged from 1958 till 1970. 16 teams competed in four groups of four. The top two teams from each group advanced to a standard knockout phase consisting of quarter-finals, semi-finals, and a final. See the format changes over the years.
- Drug testing was introduced at the FIFA World Cup for the first time. See more World Cup Firsts
- England’s World Cup introduced the tournament’s first official mascot, a lion named World Cup Willie.
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