England at the World Cup: full history and record
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England has appeared in 16 World Cup tournaments from 1950-2022, winning the competition once in 1966 when they defeated West Germany 4-2 after extra time at Wembley Stadium. Across 74 World Cup matches, England has recorded 29 wins, 27 draws, and 18 losses, scoring 99 goals while conceding 65 for a positive goal difference of +34.
The Three Lions' World Cup journey began in 1950, missing the inaugural 1930, 1934, and 1938 tournaments, and they have since established themselves as consistent qualifiers with their home triumph in 1966 remaining their sole World Cup title.
England's World Cup Journey
England's World Cup story began later than many nations, with their debut coming in 1950 in Brazil after declining to participate in the first three tournaments. Since then, they have been remarkably consistent qualifiers, missing only the 1974 and 1978 World Cups. Their crowning achievement remains the 1966 tournament on home soil, where Geoff Hurst's hat-trick in the final helped secure a dramatic 4-2 victory over West Germany after extra time.
Beyond their 1966 triumph, England has reached the semi-finals on three occasions and consistently performed as quarter-finalists or better in recent tournaments. Their attacking record of 99 goals across 74 matches demonstrates their ability to score on the biggest stage, while their defensive solidity has contributed to more draws (27) than defeats (18). For fans tracking England's 2026 World Cup campaign, Bola 2026 will provide live scores and detailed bracket information as the tournament unfolds.
Frequently asked questions
When did England win the World Cup?
England won their only World Cup title in 1966, defeating West Germany 4-2 after extra time in the final at Wembley Stadium in London.
How many World Cup finals has England reached?
England has reached one World Cup final in their history, which was the 1966 tournament they hosted and won.
What is England's overall World Cup win record?
England has won 29 of their 74 World Cup matches, with 27 draws and 18 losses, giving them a win percentage of approximately 39%.