Garrincha at England 1966

14 feb. 2020

imago images / Kicker/Metelmann Garrincha (Brasilien) zieht ab

Franz Beckenbauer against Switzerland at England 1966

13 feb. 2020

Franz Beckenbauer (BR Deutschland, vorn) im Duell

Portugal's Eusebio at the team hotel during the 1966 FIFA World Cup

12 feb. 2020

Portugal's Eusebio at the team hotel during the 1966 FIFA World Cup (Allsport Hulton/Archive)

England manager Alf Ramsey and captain Bobby Moore (right) hold up the Jules Rimet trophy

22 ene. 2020

31 JUL 1966: England manager Alf Ramsey and captain Bobby Moore (right) hold up the Jules Rimet trophy as other England players look on during a lunch reception at ITV Elstree Television Studios after England won the World Cup final against West Germany. Mandatory Credit: Allsport Hulton/Archive

FIFA World Cup Final - England v West Germany 1966 West Germany goalkeeper Hans Tilkowski punches the ball clear over the head of his team-mate Wolfgang Weber whilst under pressure from Jack Charlton and Geoff Hurst of England

06 ene. 2020

West Germany goalkeeper Hans Tilkowski punches the ball clear over the head of his team-mate Wolfgang Weber whilst under pressure from Jack Charlton and Geoff Hurst of England during the FIFA World Cup Final between England and West Germany at Wembley Stadium in London, 30th July 1966. England won 4-2 after extra time. (Photo by Rolls Press/Popperfoto via Getty Images/Getty Images)

Inglaterra 1966

29 nov. 2017

Póster oficial de la Copa Mundial de la FIFA Inglaterra 1966.

England captain Bobby Moore holds aloft the FIFA World Cup

30 jul. 2016

Sport Football. pic: 30th July 1966. 1966 World Cup Final at Wembley. England 4 v West Germany 2 a.e.t. England captain Bobby Moore holds aloft the World Cup (Jules Rimet trophy) as the team gather around to celebrate.

Geoff Hurst scores England's third goal against West Germany in the World Cup final

29 jul. 2016

30th July 1966: Geoff Hurst scores England's third goal against West Germany in the World Cup final at Wembley Stadium. The goal, awarded upon the judgement of the Russian linesman has remained one of the most controversial goals in the history of the competition. England became World champions with a 4-2 victory after extra time. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

The West German goalkeeper Hans Tilkowski saves a shot

29 jul. 2016

The West German goalkeeper Hans Tilkowski saves a shot during the World Cup Final against England at Wembley Stadium, London. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

The England Team pose with the Jules Rimet Trophy after winning the 1966 FIFA World Cup

29 jul. 2016

The England Team pose with the Jules Rimet Trophy after winning the World Cup against West Germany at Wembley. Top row left to right: trainer Harold Shepherdson, Nobby Stiles, Roger Hunt, Gordon Banks, Jack Charlton, George Cohen, Ray Wilson, Manager Alf Ramsey, and bottom row, Martin Peters, Geoff Hurst, Bobby Moore, Alan Ball and Bobby Charlton. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Composite image of 1966 FIFA World Cup Final and a fan who attended

26 jul. 2016

Composite image of three England players in the 1966 FIFA World Cup Final, Martin Peters, Nobby Stiles and Ray Wilson, who have since been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, and fan James Goodings, who attended the Final.

England won the trophy after losing it!

25 jul. 2016

England won the trophy after losing it! The Cup was stolen, then recovered by a dog called Pickles.

Abel Lafleur Base, France 1930, with Replica Trophy

25 jul. 2016

The original World Cup trophy was created by the French sculptor Abel Lafleur in 1930. Its base, shown here, was replaced by a larger one after the 1954 finales. The trophy was given to Brazil in 1970 after their third World Cup win, but was stolen in 1983.

Seats from Wembley stadium, which hosted the 1966 World Cup Final

25 jul. 2016

Seats from Wembley stadium, which hosted the 1966 World Cup Final

25 jul. 2016

Seats from Wembley stadium, which hosted the 1966 World Cup Final

CHALLENGE 4-STAR

25 jul. 2016

The Challenge 4-Star was made from 25 strips of leather, most of them long and rectangular. No other World Cup ball had used so many different pieces. The ball was made in three colors - white, yellow, and orange - so that it would be clearly visible in any weather and pitch condition.

Telegram sent by a German Fan to FIFA after the 1966 Final

25 jul. 2016

Did Geoff Hurst’s second goal cross the line? The telegram speculates on how to avoid future controversy.

Ticket for the North Korea – Italy match in Middlesbrough

25 jul. 2016

Ticket for the North Korea – Italy match in Middlesbrough.

Telegram sent by a German Fan to FIFA after the 1966 Final

25 jul. 2016

Did Geoff Hurst’s second goal cross the line? The telegram speculates on how to avoid future controversy.

Pind badge

25 jul. 2016

Pind badge worn by a delegate at the 1966 FIFA Congress in London

“World Cup Willie” was the first official mascot

25 jul. 2016

From 1966 onwards, each finals tournament has had an official mascot. “World Cup Willie” was the first.

Shirt worn by West Germany’s Franz Beckenbauer

25 jul. 2016

Shirt worn by West Germany’s Franz Beckenbauer in the semi-final against the USSR in Liverpool.

Shirt worn by West Germany’s Franz Beckenbauer

25 jul. 2016

Shirt worn by West Germany’s Franz Beckenbauer in the semi-final against the USSR in Liverpool

Ball, Whistle, Referee’s notepad, and pencil, all used in the England – Argentina Quarter-Final at Wembley

25 jul. 2016

These items belonged to West German referee Rudolf Kreitlein. He sent off Argentina captain Antonio Rattín in a bad-tempered match. After the game, FIFA’s future head of referees, Englishman Ken Aston, stopped at traffic lights and had a eureka moment. The lights turned to amber and then red. Aston mentioned this to Kreitlein – and a proposal for yellow and red cards was introduced in time for Mexico 1970.

Ball, Whistle, Referee’s notepad, and pencil, all used in the England – Argentina Quarter-Final at Wembley

25 jul. 2016

These items belonged to West German referee Rudolf Kreitlein. He sent off Argentina captain Antonio Rattín in a bad-tempered match. After the game, FIFA’s future head of referees, Englishman Ken Aston, stopped at traffic lights and had a eureka moment. The lights turned to amber and then red. Aston mentioned this to Kreitlein – and a proposal for yellow and red cards was introduced in time for Mexico 1970.