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Football leagues and the 1966 World Cup

Study note

Football is the UK's most popular sport, and England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland each have their own leagues. The English Premier League attracts a huge international audience. England's only victory in a major international tournament was the 1966 World Cup, hosted in the UK.

Memory tip: Football: most popular; English Premier League; England won the 1966 World Cup at home.

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In which year did England win the football World Cup?

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