Alternate WC : Continental Cups are Qualifiers (1962-?). A Football TL
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Quarter-Finals 1966
Voting will close after the semi-finals are posted. Anyhow, here are the Quarter Finals :
The first game pitted group A winners England versus the East German side. Yet again, controversy struck the World Cup, with a West German referee being placed to ref the game. However, the English side managed to score two goals without any assistance. With East Germany lowering the 2-0 lead to a 2-1 at the 15th minute, everything was ready for a great game. However, the English side soon played ultra-defensive, locking the East German side out of the box for another 75 minutes, winning the game and advancing to the semi-finals.
The second quarter-final pitted european cup winners Spain versus last south american hope Argentina. Argentina managed to play a style of football that disoriented the Spanish squad. With Amancio and Marcelino shut down by the argentine defence, it was up to veteran Gento to step up, however the spanish striker didn't have the talent or speed of his youth and couldn't save Spain from a defeat to the hands of the Argentinians.
The third quarter-final was the most unevenly matched. Hungarian basically walked over the Mexican defence who conceded four goals.
Finally, the last quarter-final was highly anticipated, with a Swedish squad that no one knew what to expect of, and the USSR led by their star goalkeeper Lev Yashin. The Swedish side surprised the Soviets by their resilience and their capacity to produce dangerous counter-attacks. Lev Yashin had to outdo himself to keep the Swedes from scoring more than one goal, while the Soviet strikers did their job and scored enough to pass through.
The first game pitted group A winners England versus the East German side. Yet again, controversy struck the World Cup, with a West German referee being placed to ref the game. However, the English side managed to score two goals without any assistance. With East Germany lowering the 2-0 lead to a 2-1 at the 15th minute, everything was ready for a great game. However, the English side soon played ultra-defensive, locking the East German side out of the box for another 75 minutes, winning the game and advancing to the semi-finals.
The second quarter-final pitted european cup winners Spain versus last south american hope Argentina. Argentina managed to play a style of football that disoriented the Spanish squad. With Amancio and Marcelino shut down by the argentine defence, it was up to veteran Gento to step up, however the spanish striker didn't have the talent or speed of his youth and couldn't save Spain from a defeat to the hands of the Argentinians.
The third quarter-final was the most unevenly matched. Hungarian basically walked over the Mexican defence who conceded four goals.
Finally, the last quarter-final was highly anticipated, with a Swedish squad that no one knew what to expect of, and the USSR led by their star goalkeeper Lev Yashin. The Swedish side surprised the Soviets by their resilience and their capacity to produce dangerous counter-attacks. Lev Yashin had to outdo himself to keep the Swedes from scoring more than one goal, while the Soviet strikers did their job and scored enough to pass through.
Semi-Finals 1966
The Semi-Finals kick off in Liverpool where Hungary and the Soviet Union face off 10 years after the Hungarian Revolution. The Soviets push the Hungarians to their limits and get an easy bye to the final. After loosing in 1962, this time the Soviets look on to make the final for the first time ever.
The second semi-final pits up home favorites England versus a troubled Argentine squad. With two goals from star player Bobby Charlton, the English were too strong for the Argentine squad, who had several interal dissentions and a weak communication overall. The English never really got tested and could have won 4 or 6-1 if not for their inability to strike home and an Antonio Roma in top form.
The second semi-final pits up home favorites England versus a troubled Argentine squad. With two goals from star player Bobby Charlton, the English were too strong for the Argentine squad, who had several interal dissentions and a weak communication overall. The English never really got tested and could have won 4 or 6-1 if not for their inability to strike home and an Antonio Roma in top form.
Pictures QF + SF 1966
Hungary wipe Mexico in the quarter-finals
The Soviet attack against the Swedish defense fails to be effective
The English defence stays strong versus incessant East German attacks towards the end of the first Quarter-Final
Hurst celebrates as he sets up Charlton for a second goal versus Argentina
English fans celebrate as they head towards the final in Wembley
USSR players enter the field against Hungary
Soviet strikers face off against a strong Hungarian defence
Solari, who scored against England ITTL Is actually current Real Madrid boss' uncle
My vote Is for A
B
Reminder in 1978 Argentina is under the horrible junta regime. Let’s boycott that regime ITTL.
Also I want Colombia to host a World Cup without us canceling it before it begins in some timeline
Reminder in 1978 Argentina is under the horrible junta regime. Let’s boycott that regime ITTL.
Also I want Colombia to host a World Cup without us canceling it before it begins in some timeline
Yes, but when Argentina was chosen, was in 1966 ...this horrible junta assaulted power in 1976
3rd Place & Final 1966
The finals week-end kicks off with the third place match between Argentina and Hungary. Playing a similar playstyle to England in the semi-finals, Hungary beat the Argentine squad to take a convincing win and the third place for the 1966 World Cup.
But the main attraction was of course the grand final, opposing England to the Soviet Union. England has a nation behind them, as well as one of the best midfield-striker coordination in the Cup, while the Soviets have one of the best defenses as well as the best goalkeeper of the tournament. However, it was'nt England that stroke first in the final against the Soviets, but Malofeyev for the USSR. With a strong Lev Yashin in goal, the Soviets held on to keep a 1-0 advantage at half-time. England was hungry to get a goalin, but exposed itself to a counter-attack at the 62nd minute which Malofeyev exploited to send the USSR to a 2-0 lead. However the English squad didn't put their guard down? Hurst burst through the Soviet defense to reduce the score to 2-1. Ever pushing, the English side made Wembley erupt in cheers two minutes to the end as Charlton strikes it home following a corner kick. Even better, England got a last minute penalty to drive it home. However, Yashin honored his legacy by saving it, destroying the English side. Broke, the English were only a shadow of themselves in the second half, letting Malofeyev take a double and bringing it to 3-2. Chislenko made it 4-2 five minutes later, as the Soviet Union won their first - and only - world cup of their history
But the main attraction was of course the grand final, opposing England to the Soviet Union. England has a nation behind them, as well as one of the best midfield-striker coordination in the Cup, while the Soviets have one of the best defenses as well as the best goalkeeper of the tournament. However, it was'nt England that stroke first in the final against the Soviets, but Malofeyev for the USSR. With a strong Lev Yashin in goal, the Soviets held on to keep a 1-0 advantage at half-time. England was hungry to get a goalin, but exposed itself to a counter-attack at the 62nd minute which Malofeyev exploited to send the USSR to a 2-0 lead. However the English squad didn't put their guard down? Hurst burst through the Soviet defense to reduce the score to 2-1. Ever pushing, the English side made Wembley erupt in cheers two minutes to the end as Charlton strikes it home following a corner kick. Even better, England got a last minute penalty to drive it home. However, Yashin honored his legacy by saving it, destroying the English side. Broke, the English were only a shadow of themselves in the second half, letting Malofeyev take a double and bringing it to 3-2. Chislenko made it 4-2 five minutes later, as the Soviet Union won their first - and only - world cup of their history
Pictured 3rd Place + Final 1966
The Hungarian squad looks on as Farkas' goal is confirmed by the referee
Ferenc Bene looks to congratulate his teammates after their win against Argentina
English fans before the game
Soviet players keep cool before the final. The USSR were not playing in their traditional red as England claimed home soil and wore their very own red kit
Hurst looks to level off the game at 2-1
Yashin saves Charlton's last minute penalty
Chislenko hammers in the USSR's third
Soviet substitutes celebrate as the final whistle blows
The Soviets hoist the trophy over Wembley Stadium in deafening silence
After the WC victory, Yashin was elevated to the level of national hero in the USSR, and was decorated by premier Khruschev himself.
Millions celebrate the victory in Moscow
WC 1966 Stats
Best Goalscorers :
1. Malofeyev (SOV) - 5 goals
2. Meszöly (HUN) & Charlton (ENG) - 4 goals
3. Hunt (ENG), Marcelino (SPA), Amancio (SPA), Alcocer (BOL), Nöldner (GDR), Hamrin (SWE), Bene (HUN), Porkuyan (SOV), Hurst (ENG) & Chislenko (SOV) - 3 goals
Best Attacks :
1. England - 14 goals
2. USSR - 13 goals
3. Hungary - 12 goals
Best Defenses :
1. Hungary, Israel, Ireland, Spain & Denmark - 4 goals conceded
2. Brazil, Bolivia & East Germany - 5 goals conceded
3. Argentina, USSR & England - 6 goals conceded
Worst Attacks :
1. Ireland & Paraguay - 0 goals
2. Mexico & Brazil - 2 goals
3. Israel, France, Luxembourg & Bolivia - 3 goals
Worst Defenses :
1. Paraguay - 9 goals conceded
2. Luxembourg, Mexico, Sweden & France - 7 goals conceded
Qualified teams for Australia 1970
USSR (titleholders) and Australia (hosts) are qualified automatically
Via Euro 1968 :
Italy (1st)
Yugoslavia (2nd)
England (3rd)
Bulgaria (QF)
Hungary (QF)
Spain (QF)
France (QF)
Scotland (Top QL - beat Belgium in European Playoff)
Via Copa América 1967 :
Uruguay (1st)
Argentina (2nd)
Chile (3rd)
Via Gold Cup 1969 :
Costa Rica (1st)
Via Asian Cup 1968 :
Iran (1st)
Via African Cup 1970 :
Sudan (1st)
Via Euro 1968 :
Italy (1st)
Yugoslavia (2nd)
England (3rd)
Bulgaria (QF)
Hungary (QF)
Spain (QF)
France (QF)
Scotland (Top QL - beat Belgium in European Playoff)
Via Copa América 1967 :
Uruguay (1st)
Argentina (2nd)
Chile (3rd)
Via Gold Cup 1969 :
Costa Rica (1st)
Via Asian Cup 1968 :
Iran (1st)
Via African Cup 1970 :
Sudan (1st)
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Just one little nit-pick.
England's kit was white shirts - worn at every round in OTL up to the Final, where they switched to second choice red as Germany wore their usual white.
There's no driver for England to prefer red ITTL. OTL after 1966 it became the iconic kit - although not guaranteed to be England's next best over the next 50+ years.
Although English, I do love the idea of Yashin becoming a World Cup- winning hero. Perhaps Russia won't have to wait 52 years to host their own?
England's kit was white shirts - worn at every round in OTL up to the Final, where they switched to second choice red as Germany wore their usual white.
There's no driver for England to prefer red ITTL. OTL after 1966 it became the iconic kit - although not guaranteed to be England's next best over the next 50+ years.
Although English, I do love the idea of Yashin becoming a World Cup- winning hero. Perhaps Russia won't have to wait 52 years to host their own?