1966 FIFA World Cup knockout stage-Cedar Herald Index

The knockout stage of the 1966 FIFA World Cup was the second and final stage of the competition, following the group stage. The knockout stage began on 23 July with the quarter-finals and ended on 30 July 1966 with the final match, held at Wembley Stadium in London. The top two teams from each group (eight in total) advanced to the knockout stage to compete in a single-elimination style tournament. A third place play-off also was played between the two losing teams of the semi-finals.

England won the final 4–2 against West Germany for their first World Cup title.

1966 FIFA World Cup knockout stage

All times listed are local time.

1966 FIFA World Cup knockout stage

Qualified teams

The top two placed teams from each of the four groups qualified for the knockout stage.

1966 FIFA World Cup knockout stage

Bracket

Matches

England vs Argentina

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West Germany vs Uruguay

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Soviet Union vs Hungary

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Portugal vs North Korea

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Semi-finals

West Germany vs Soviet Union

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England vs Portugal

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Third place play-off

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Final

References

External links

1966 FIFA World Cup archive

FIFA World Cup 1966 Technical Study