🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England at the World Cup: Complete History

From their debut to the upcoming 2026 tournament, here's the complete story of England National Football Team at the FIFA World Cup.

At a Glance

16

WC Appearances

1

Titles Won

Winners (1966)

Best Result

74W-22D-30L

All-Time WC Record

Notable World Cup Moments

1

Won the World Cup on home soil in 1966 with Geoff Hurst's hat-trick against West Germany in the final

2

Semifinalists at 2018 World Cup in Russia, losing to Croatia in extra time

3

Runners-up at Euro 2020, losing to Italy on penalties at Wembley

4

Quarterfinal exit at 2022 World Cup in Qatar, losing 2-1 to France

5

Euro 2024 finalists, losing 2-1 to Spain in Berlin — the closest England have come to a trophy since 1966

Looking Ahead to 2026

The 2026 World Cup represents a historic opportunity for England. With 16 previous appearances and a best result of Winners (1966), the team will look to write a new chapter in their World Cup story.

Currently ranked #4 in the FIFA World Rankings, England has been drawn into Group L and has +700 odds to win the tournament outright.

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