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What team did England beat to win in the 1966 World Cup final?

  • West Germany
  • Soviet Union
  • Portugal
  • Brazil
Explanation

England beat West Germany to win the 1966 FIFA World Cup final. The match took place at Wembley Stadium in London on July 30, 1966. The final went into extra time, and England emerged victorious with a 4-2 scoreline. Geoff Hurst, a key player for England, famously scored a hat-trick in that final, and the match is particularly remembered for his controversial second goal. The 1966 World Cup victory remains England's only World Cup triumph to date.