1966 FIFA World Cup - Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1966_FIFA_World_CupThe opening match took place on Monday 11 July. With the exception of the first tournament, which commenced on 13 July 1930, every other tournament (up to 2018) has commenced in May or June. Before the tournament began, eventual winners England were 9/2 second favourites with bookmakers behind Brazil (9/4), while beaten finalists West Germany were 25/1 outsiders. The fina…
1966 FIFA World Cup Final - Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1966_FIFA_World_Cup_FinalOne of the enduring images of the celebrations in Wembley immediately after the game was the picture of the captain Bobby Moore holding the Jules Rimet Trophy aloft, on the shoulders of Geoff Hurst and Ray Wilson, together with Martin Peters. In recognition of Moore and other West Ham Unitedplayers' contribution to the win, the club and Newham Borough Council jointly commis…