FIFA World Cup 1966 was the eighth edition of the FIFA World Cup, the international football championship for men's national teams. Held in England from 11 July to 30 July 1966. England hosted the World Cup following the completion of the football-themed Empire Stadium in Wembley, London. The tournament was won by the host nation, England, who beat West Germany 4–2 in the final at Wembley. England were the fifth nation to win the event, and the third host nation to win after Uruguay in 1930 and Italy in 1934.
England as host nation and Brazil as defending World Cup champions, were granted automatic qualification, with the remaining 14 teams participated in the 1966 World Cup, including 8 European teams, 3 South American teams, 1 North American team and a single representative from Asia.
In the group stage, England, West Germany, Portugal and Soviet Union topped their groups, with Uruguay, Argentina, Hungary and North Korea coming in second place. Then, in the quarterfinals, England beat Argentina 1-0, Portugal beat North Korea 5-3, West Germany beat the Uruguay 4-0 and Soviet Union beat Hungary 2-1.
The semi-final stage of FIFA World Cup 1966 was played between England and Portugal, English team defeated Portugal with 2-1. In the second Semi Final which was held between West Germany and Soviet Union, West Germany defeated Soviet Union with 2-1.