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Football is the most popular sport in the United Kingdom, with a long-standing history and a significant cultural impact. In which year did England host and win the FIFA World Cup for the only time in its history?

  1. A
    1956
  2. B
    1962
  3. 1966Answer
  4. D
    1970

Answer

England hosted and won the FIFA World Cup in 1966.
The correct answer is 1966 because that is the year England hosted the FIFA World Cup and secured their first and only victory by defeating West Germany in the final.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the sport and the specific achievement being questioned.
The question asks for the year England both hosted and won the football World Cup.
This establishes the factual requirements of the answer.
2
Recall the historical timeline of major UK sporting achievements.
England's sole World Cup victory occurred in the 1960s.
Narrowing down the decade helps in selecting the correct year.
3
Verify the exact year of the Wembley final.
The final took place in 1966.
This is the high-frequency fact required by the Life in the UK curriculum.

Key Concept

1966 World Cup Victory
Estimated Time:45s
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