Multiple choice general knowledge When did England last win the football world cup? 1965 1968 1966 1997 Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself C Correct answer Explanation England won the FIFA World Cup in 1966, beating West Germany 4-2 in the final held at Wembley Stadium in London. This remains England's only World Cup victory to date. 1965 and 1968 are incorrect years, and 1997 saw no World Cup tournament.