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Jul 30, 1966 at 4pm UK
 

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Hurst (18', 101', 120'), Peters (78')
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Haller (12'), Weber (89')

1966 World Cup final: Who took part? What was the score? Where was it held?

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Sports Mole answers the key questions surrounding the 1966 World Cup final ahead of it being replayed in support of the National Emergencies Trust Coronavirus Appeal.

The greatest day in England's sporting history - the 1966 World Cup final - will be replayed in full today as a new generation of supporters are given the chance to relive what it is like to see England crowned champions of the world.

Channel 4 is airing the complete final alongside comments from Sir Geoff Hurst, who cemented his place as an immortal of English football history with a hat-trick in the final.

The broadcast will be in support of the National Emergencies Trust Coronavirus Appeal, with the public having the chance to donate while watching along.

Here, Sports Mole rounds up everything you need to know about that golden day on July 30, 1966.



Where was the final?

For the first and so far only time, England hosted the World Cup and the national stadium Wembley - the old version - held the final.

Almost 97,000 packed in beneath the twin towers to watch the biggest game in football, with a further 32.3 million watching on TV - the UK's biggest ever television audience for a single event.



Who took part?

England and West Germany contested the final, with England looking for their first title and West Germany looking for their second, having also lifted the Jules Rimet trophy in 1954.

A host of famous names and world-class players adorned the field, but one notable absentee was England's star striker Jimmy Greaves, who had picked up an injury earlier in the tournament and, though fit for the final, lost his place in Sir Alf Ramsey's team.

Hurst was the man to replace him, and the rest is history.

ENGLAND XI: Banks; Cohen, J Charlton, Moore, Wilson; Stiles; Ball, B Charlton, Peters; Hunt, Hurst

GERMANY XI: Tilkowski; Hottges, Schulz, Weber, Schnellinger; Beckenbauer, Overath; Haller, Seeler, Held, Emmerich



What was the score?

The 1966 final was one of the most dramatic, controversial and unforgettable editions of the biggest event in sport.

England fell behind after only 12 minutes but fought back and led 2-1 heading into the closing stages of the contest.

A last-gasp equaliser forced extra time, when two goals from Hurst completed his hat-trick and handed England a 4-2 triumph.

Hurst's second goal continues to be debated to this day, though, with the striker's swivel and shot adjudged by the linesman to have crossed the line after coming off the underside of the crossbar.

> Read our full recap of the match by clicking here



Where can I watch it?

A replay of the final will be shown on Channel 4 at 1.30pm BST.


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