1966 England: The Long-Awaited Title in the Cradle of Football

England's 1966 World Cup triumph remains their sole victory in the tournament's history. The win, achieved on home soil at the iconic Wembley Stadium, was a hard-fought achievement for the birthplace of football.

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Never has a triumph been more hard-fought for a great team. In the case of England, being the territory where history marks the birth of football, the debt of not having won a World Cup was settled, precisely, at home.

Their journey began with a goalless draw against Uruguay, but subsequent 2-0 victories over Mexico and France secured their group leadership. The quarter-final presented a politically charged and emotionally intense match against Argentina, which England narrowly won 1-0. They then faced Portugal, defeating them 2-1 with two goals from their star player, Bobby Charlton.

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The Germans forced extra time with a late goal in the 89th minute, a psychological blow that seemed definitive.

The final against West Germany was a test of endurance. Germany forced extra time with a late equalizer in the 89th minute, a blow that seemed decisive. However, in extra time, Geoff Hurst, who had already scored in regular time, etched his name in history by scoring two more goals. One of these goals remains a subject of eternal debate, with questions lingering about whether the ball fully crossed the goal line before being cleared. Ultimately, the nation that gifted the world the sport finally celebrated its warriors, bringing glory back to the "home of football."

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In extra time, Geoff Hurst dressed as a legend by scoring two more goals. One of them, surrounded by eternal controversy as it was deemed valid despite doubts about whether the ball had crossed the goal line.