Nation · World CupEngland
In the World Cup since 1950 · champions in 1966
Includes the in-progress 2026 World Cup — figures move as it plays.
World Cup champions in 1966. Shootouts have not been kind: 1–3. 79 World Cup matches across 17 appearances.
79
Played
36
Won
115
Goals scored
1
Titles
Titles: 1966
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Biggest win — England 6–1 Panama (2018).
England have played 79 World Cup matches across 17 editions in the covered data: 36 won, 23 drawn, 20 lost, with 115 goals scored and 73 conceded.
All-time record
| Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 79 | 36 | 23 | 20 | 115–73 |
Penalty shootouts: 1–3. W/D/L is by the 90-minute or extra-time scoreline; a shootout only decides who advances.
Tournament finishes
Champions: 1966.
Biggest wins
| Result | Edition | Round |
|---|---|---|
| England 6–1 Panama | 2018 | Group |
| England 6–2 Iran | 2022 | Group |
| England 3–0 Senegal | 2022 | Round of 16 |
Source: 2026 World Cup match record, via openfootball (public-domain data) — source
✓ Every fact computed from public match records — openfootball (public-domain data). Not written by anyone.