England

England claimed its title on home ground at the 1966 FIFA World Cup™, with the final taking place at the iconic Wembley Stadium. As of 2026, The Three Lions have appeared in 17 tournaments since their debut in 1950, reaching at least the quarter-finals on ten occasions. Two players, Gary Lineker and Harry Kane, have been awarded the Golden Boot.

England 1966

West Germany players complain at assistant referee, Tofiq Bakhramov, after he validated Geoff Hurst's second goal (not in picture), during the 1966 FIFA World Cup™ final between England and West Germany.

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Captain Bobby Moore triumphantly lifts the trophy on his team-mates’ shoulders as England celebrate winning the 1966 FIFA World Cup™ as hosts.

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Bobby Charlton in action during the 1966 FIFA World Cup™ final between England and West Germany, which finished 4-2 in the hosts’ favour at Wembley Stadium.

London. Bobby Charlton (ENG) in the rain

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Step into nearly a century of FIFA World Cup™ history at the FIFA Museum located in the heart of New York City at the Rockefeller Center. You can visit our special exhibition titled Legacies of Champions as a walk-in, but booking free tickets in advance is recommended to guarantee entry.