1966 FIFA World Cup
Portugal beats USSR 2-1 to claim World Cup third place
LONDON, Jul. 28, 1966 (AMP) — England 66 : Portugal secured the consolation of third place at the 1966 FIFA World Cup with a 2-1 win against USSR (halftime: 1-1) on Thursday night at Wembley Stadium.
World Cup 1966 Facts & Figures
- Dates: 11 July 1966 – 30 July 1966
- 8th edition
- Teams: 16
- Matches played: 32
- Goals scored: 89
- Most goals scored in a match: 8
England beats Germany 4-2 in extra time to win 1966 World Cup
LONDON, Jul. 30, 1966 (AMP) — England 66 : England claimed the FIFA World Cup crown courtesy of a 4-2 extra time victory over Germany (following a 2-2 draw in regulation) in the final on Saturday afternoon at Wembley Stadium.
Final positions
England
Germany
Portugal
USSR
World Cup Facts
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1966 World Cup Finals
Details: Group 1, Group 2, Group 3, Group 4, Final Round
The 16 teams qualified for the 1966 FIFA World Cup:
1966 World Cup Qualification
- World: AFC / CAF / OFC
- America: Group 1 - Group 2 - Group 3 - Group WinnersMain article: 1966 FIFA World Cup qualification (American zone)
- South America: Group 1 - Group 2 - Group 2 Play-off - Group 3Main article: 1966 FIFA World Cup qualification (South American zone)
- Europe: Group 1 - Group 1 Play-off - Group 2 - Group 3 - Group 4 - Group 5 - Group 6 - Group7 - Group 8 - Group 9Main article: 1966 FIFA World Cup qualification (European zone)
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