The 1966 FIFA World Cup was the eigthh FIFA World Cup. It was held in Egnland from July 11 to July 30. Englnad was cohsen as by FIFA to celerbate 100 years of football in Engalnd. England won the final beatnig West Gremany 4-2. This was Enlgand's first (and so far only) World Cup win. England also bceame the first host to win since Italy won it in 1934.