How many World Cups have England won?

One, in 1966, as hosts, beating West Germany 4–2 after extra time at Wembley.

When did England win the World Cup?

In 1966, the tournament they hosted, with Geoff Hurst scoring a hat-trick in the final.

Who is England's all-time top scorer?

Harry Kane, who overtook Wayne Rooney's 53 goals to become the record scorer in 2023.

Where does England play?

At Wembley Stadium in London, the largest stadium in the UK, with a capacity of 90,000.

National teamThe Football Association

England

World champions in 1966, back-to-back European finalists since.

FIFA ranking: 4thas of July 2026
First international: 1872
Home: Wembley Stadium, London
Head coach: Thomas Tuchel
Nickname: The Three Lions

1World Cup, won in 1966

1966Their only World Cup, as hosts

2European finals reached, in 2020 and 2024

125Peter Shilton caps, a national record

1872First international, football's first

90,000Wembley Stadium capacity

About England

England played the first international in football's history, a 0–0 draw with Scotland in 1872, and are governed by the Football Association, the oldest such body in the game. Their defining day came in 1966, when Geoff Hurst's hat-trick beat West Germany 4–2 after extra time at Wembley, still their only major trophy.

The modern side has come closest since: World Cup semi-finalists in 1990, 2018 and 2026, and beaten finalists at Euro 2020 and Euro 2024. Thomas Tuchel took charge in January 2025, with Harry Kane, the record scorer, leading the line; the 2026 run ended 1–2 to Argentina in the Atlanta semi-final on 15 July.

Honours

1
FIFA World Cup1966, beating West Germany 4–2 after extra time at Wembley

Recent form

Runners-up at Euro 2020 (on penalties to Italy) and Euro 2024 (beaten 2–1 by Spain in Berlin), their first back-to-back European finals. World Cup semi-finalists in 1990, 2018 and 2026, the latest a 1–2 defeat to Argentina in Atlanta on 15 July. Thomas Tuchel took charge in January 2025.

Records

All-time top scorerHarry Kane, past Rooney's 53 (2023)

Most capsPeter Shilton, 125