1966 world cup

 This tournament was held in England from July 16-30. First tournament in an English speaking country.  First tournament to have select games broadcast via satellite to other countries. The final was broadcast locally by the BBC and the last to be aired in black and white. North Korea debuts, scores stunning upset over Italy and finishes ahead of them. They were first team outside Europe or the Americas to reach knockout stage. Final was at Wembley stadium in London and 98000 people attended. England scored 11 goals in 6 games - the lowest goals average until 1982. They conceded 3 goals - the least allowed by a championship team up to this tournament. England won group 1, followed by Uruguay,  Mexico and France. Group 2 had West Germany, Argentina, Spain and Switzerland. Group 3 had Portugal,  Hungary, Brazil and Bulgaria.  Group 4 had Soviet Union, North Korea, Italy and Chile. Quarterfinals had: England 1 Argentina 0, Portugal 5 North Korea 3 (after North Korea went up 3-0), West Germany 4 Uruguay 0 and Soviet Union 2 Hungary 1. Semi finals had: England 2 Portugal 1 and Wes Germany 2 Soviet Union 1. 3rd: Portugal 2 Soviet Union 1. Final: England 4 West Germany 2 (extra time).  Geoff Hurst scores 3 goals - two in extra time.  Only player to score three Ina final game.  First title for England. 5th nation to win (Uruguay, Italy, Brazil and West Germany), and third host to win (Uruguay and Italy).  Tomorrow- 1970. Here is yhe poster for this tournament.