when did england last get to the final of the world cup

England last reached the World Cup final in 1966 , when they beat West Germany 4-2 at Wembley to win their only World Cup title.

Quick Scoop

That means England’s last appearance in a World Cup final was the 1966 FIFA World Cup final. Since then, they have come close a few times, including losing in the semifinals in 1990 and 2018.

A few facts

• Last final appearance: 1966.

• Result: England 4, West Germany 2 after extra time.

• Biggest near-misses: semifinal exits in 1990 and 2018.

TL;DR: England’s last World Cup final was in 1966, and they won it.