File 8: England, 1966

In our eighth file, we travel to England, 1966 — where the World Cup came to the home of football.After years of heartbreak, controversy, and near misses, England finally had the chance to host the biggest tournament on earth. But this World Cup brought far more than packed stadiums and cheering crowds. There was a stolen trophy, a heroic dog, shocking upsets, fierce rivalries, and one of the most debated goals in football history.In Episode 8: England 1966, we uncover how England’s World Cup nearly began without a prize in place for the eventual winners, how North Korea produced one of the tournament’s greatest shocks, and how Geoff Hurst, extra time, and a bouncing ball helped create the most famous day in English football history.Strap in. History never played it safe.