Date: 11-07-1966
Stage: first round
Place: LONDON
Running time: 98 min.
Colour: BW
Quality: HD 1080 50fps (9)
Commentary: MULTI: english/spanish
My rating: **
Notes: Charlton,Moore,Greaves, Mazurkiewicz,Rocha
MATCH SUMMARY
Monday, 11 July 1966, 19:30
Wembley, London
Attendance: 87,148
Meteo: N.A.
ENGLAND
Gordon Banks
Jack Charlton
George Cohen
Bobby Moore
Ray Wilson
Alan Ball
Nobby Stiles
Bobby Charlton
John Connelly
Jimmy Greaves
Roger Hunt
Coach: Alfred Ramsey (ENG)
URUGUAY
Ladislao Mazurkiewicz
Jorge Manicera
Horacio Troche
Luis Ubiña
Omar Caetano
Julio Cesar Cortes
Nestor Goncalvez
Pedro Virgilio Rocha
Hector Silva
Domingo Perez
Milton Viera
Coach: Ondino Viera (URU)
Referee: Istvan Zsolt (HUN)
Goals:
None
Match overview
England and Uruguay played out a goalless draw in the opening match of the 1966 FIFA World Cup at Wembley. Despite dominating possession, England were unable to break through Uruguay’s resolute defence. Both teams created few clear chances, setting a cautious tone for the start of the tournament.
Trivia
This match marked the first time the host nation failed to win the opening game of a World Cup. England’s starting eleven featured future World Cup winners, while Uruguay’s disciplined approach frustrated the home crowd and set up a tense group stage.
