Historical Events tagged with "world_cup"
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Sports & Recreation
England Wins 1966 FIFA World Cup at Wembley
July 30th, 1966 58 years ago
In a thrilling encounter, England clinched their first FIFA World Cup title by defeating West Germany 4-2 after extra time at Wembley Stadium. The match, held in London, was a dramatic contest where England initially took the lead through Geoff Hurst, only to see West Germany equalize. The nail-biting tension culminated in an extra-time goal from Hurst, famously debated whether it crossed the line, solidifying England's win.
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