During the 1966 final, Geoff Hurst had already scored two goals for the Britons, and though one of them was controversial, it had been accepted by the referee.

In the dying minutes of the game, England was leading 3-2, and it was certain they were to win the trophy. In the last minute of added time, Hurst got the ball at the half mak, and he ran with it towards the German side. There was hardly any contention as he went past the only defender. He strung in a beautiful goal that gave the English side a strong 4-2 lead.

It was the first and last time for the English to win the World Cup. To date, they are still trying to replicate the '66 results.

Side note: It was also during this match that Kenneth Wolstenholme, the commentator of the match termed the words that would later become famous; "They think it's all over, it is now."