Argentina–England football rivalry
The Argentina–England football rivalry is a highly competitive sports rivalry that exists between the national football teams of the two countries, as well as their respective sets of fans. Games between the two teams, even those that are only friendly matches, are often marked by notable and sometimes controversial incidents.
Diego Maradona celebrating his second goal (considered "the best goal in World Cup history") during the 1986 FIFA World Cup.
Alexander Watson Hutton, "the father of Argentine football", founder of Alumni A.C., the most winning team of Argentina until its dissolution
Team of Alumni that beat South Africa 1–0 in 1906, becoming the first Argentine team to defeat a British club
The goal scored by Ernesto Grillo during a 1953 friendly match played at River Plate stadium, where Argentina won 3–1
The 1966 FIFA World Cup was the eighth FIFA World Cup, a quadrennial football tournament for men's senior national teams. It was played in England from 11 to 30 July 1966. England defeated West Germany 4–2 in the final to win their first ever World Cup title. The final was level at 2–2 after 90 minutes and went to extra time, when Geoff Hurst scored two goals to complete his hat-trick, the first to be scored in a men's World Cup final. England were the fifth nation to win the event, and the third host nation to win after Uruguay in 1930 and Italy in 1934. Two time reigning champions Brazil failed to get past the group stages as they were defeated by Hungary and Portugal. It was the first time that defending champions were eliminated in the group stages after Italy in 1950. This would not occur again until 36 years later. It was opened by Queen Elizabeth II during the opening ceremony.
Official match ball for the 1966 FIFA World Cup produced by Slazenger
Wolfgang Weber (left) and Luis Artime during the match between West Germany and Argentina in Birmingham
Elizabeth II presents the Jules Rimet Trophy to England's team captain Bobby Moore.
Image: The old Wembley Stadium (cropped)