When did England play Argentina in the World Cup?

When did England play Argentina in the World Cup?

England’s Martin Peters (with the ball) in action during the England v Argentina World Cup Quarter-Final match at Wembley Stadium on 23rd July 1966. England won 1-0. (Photo by Rolls Press/Popperfoto via Getty Images/Getty Images)

Why was Rattin sent off in 1966 World Cup?

Rattin of Argentina is sent off by the German referee in the 1966 World Cup Quarter Final because the referee “didn’t like the way he looked at me”.

Why did Alf Alford call the Argentinians animals?

Alf was absolutely incensed by the excessive nature of their tackling that day, so much so that he was moved to call them “animals”. The foreign press jumped all over that. They made a lot out of it, claiming the whole thing was a conspiracy, that England should be playing at White City, not Wembley.

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British expatriates brought football to Argentina in the 19th century. The rivalry between the England and Argentina national football teams is generally traced back to the 1966 FIFA World Cup.

What was the rivalry between England and Argentina?

The rivalry between the England and Argentina national football teams is generally traced back to the 1966 FIFA World Cup. During the quarter-final game at Wembley Stadium, the home of the England national team, Argentine captain Antonio Rattin was sent off as Argentina lost in a game which contained excessive foul play.

How many people died in England vs Argentina?

Though the two nations were never officially at war, the conflict resulted in 258 British and 655 Argentine deaths. As a result, the match taking place four years after the war was emotionally charged.

Where did England finish in the 1986 World Cup?

Argentina went on to win the 1986 FIFA World Cup by defeating West Germany in the final match, as well as finishing runners-up in the 1990 FIFA World Cup. England’s Lineker won the Golden Boot for being top scorer in the 1986 FIFA World Cup. With a similar squad, England finished fourth in the 1990 FIFA World Cup,…