1966 FIFA World Cup

The 1966 FIFA World Cup was the eighth FIFA World Cup, the quadrennial football tournament for senior national teams. It was played in England from 11 to 30 July 1966. England defeated West Germany 4–2 in the final to win their first and only World Cup title.

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Which happened first?

• 1966 FIFA World Cup began 2 years after 1964 Summer Olympics
• 1966 FIFA World Cup began 2 years before 1968 Summer Olympics
• 1966 FIFA World Cup began 2 years after 1964 Winter Olympics
• 1966 FIFA World Cup began 2 years before 1968 Winter Olympics
• 1966 FIFA World Cup began 4 years before 1970 FIFA World Cup

Timeline

1. 1964 Summer OlympicsOctober 10, 1964 – October 24, 1964
2. 1964 Winter OlympicsJanuary 29, 1964 – February 9, 1964
3. 1966 FIFA World Cup (this page)July 11, 1966 – July 30, 1966
4. 1968 Summer OlympicsOctober 12, 1968 – October 27, 1968
5. 1968 Winter OlympicsFebruary 6, 1968 – February 18, 1968
6. 1970 FIFA World CupMay 31, 1970 – June 21, 1970

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