Which team did England defeat in the 1966 FIFA World Cup final?

England defeated West Germany in the 1966 FIFA World Cup final.

The final took place at Wembley Stadium in London on 30 July 1966. England won 4–2 after extra time, securing its only men’s World Cup title. Geoff Hurst scored a hat-trick, becoming the first player to score three goals in a World Cup final.

The match was tied 2–2 after 90 minutes. Hurst put England ahead in extra time with a shot that struck the crossbar and bounced down. The goal was awarded, although the ball’s exact position remains one of football’s most debated moments. Hurst then scored again in the final seconds.

England’s other goalscorer was Martin Peters, while Wolfgang Weber and Helmut Haller scored for West Germany. The result remains the only World Cup final decided after extra time with six total goals.