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When it comes to the FIFA World Cup, England is a nation with a rich history. The Three Lions first entered the World Cup in 1950 and have since qualified for 16 of the 19 finals tournaments to 2022. But how many World Cup titles have they won?
England’s greatest triumph came in 1966 when they hosted the tournament.
It was a momentous occasion for the nation as they lifted the trophy for the first and only time in their history.
The 1966 World Cup win made England one of only eight nations to have won a FIFA World Cup.
1966 FIFA World Cup Final: England’s Historic Victory
The 1966 FIFA World Cup final was a historic football match that took place at Wembley Stadium in London on July 30, 1966. The match was contested by England and West Germany, with England emerging as the winners, claiming their first and only World Cup title to date.
The game started with West Germany taking the lead in the 11th minute through a goal from Helmut Haller. However, England quickly equalized with a header from Geoff Hurst, who assisted a teammate’s free kick. The score remained 1-1 at halftime.
In the 78th minute, England took the lead with a goal from Martin Stanford Peters. The game seemed to be heading towards an English victory, but West Germany’s Wolfgang Weber scored a last-minute equalizer, making it 2-2.
The match went into extra time, and it was during this period that Geoff Hurst became the hero of the game.
In the 101st minute, Hurst controversially scored a goal that some believed did not fully cross the line.
However, the referee deemed it a goal, giving England a 3-2 lead.
Hurst sealed his place in history by scoring again in the 120th minute, completing his hat-trick and securing a 4-2 victory for England.
The match is remembered for England’s first World Cup win, Geoff Hurst’s hat-trick (the first in a World Cup final), and the disputed third goal awarded to England. The England team, known as the ‘wingless wonders’ due to their unconventional attacking formation, became national heroes.
The final was not only a significant moment for England but also a record-breaking television event.
With an attendance of 96,924 at the stadium, the British television audience peaked at 32.3 million viewers, making it the most-watched television event in the United Kingdom’s history.
Since their historic win in 1966, England has come close to lifting the trophy on two other occasions.
In 1990, they reached the semi-finals of the World Cup in Italy. The tournament saw England’s iconic run, with players like Gary Lineker leading the charge.
However, their journey ended in the semi-finals, as they were defeated by West Germany in a penalty shootout.
More recently, in 2018, England once again reached the semi-finals of the World Cup, this time in Russia.
Under the guidance of manager Gareth Southgate, the team captured the hearts of the nation with their impressive performances.
However, they fell short in the semi-finals, losing to Croatia.
Wrap
So, to answer the question of how many World Cup titles England has won, the answer is one. Their triumph in 1966 remains the pinnacle of English footballing history.
While they have come close on two other occasions, they have yet to replicate the success of that iconic victory.
This article was updated 7 months ago