England World Cup Trivia

Only 8 teams have ever won the World Cup.
Brazil 5 times
Germany 4 times
Italy 4 times
Argentina twice
Uruguay twice
Spain, France and England once.

1986 World Cup Finals, Quarter Final in Mexico City.

 Peter Shilton has made the most appearances for England in the World Cup with 17 in total in the years 1982, 1986 and 1990.

Italy 1990

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gary Lineker has the most goals for England in the World Cup in 1986 and 1990 with 10 scored in all.

Steven Gerrard is booked against Uruguay in the 2014 World Cup

Steven Gerrard is one of three most booked England players in the World Cup with 3 yellow cards, the other two being Terry Fenwick and Ray Wilkins.

Group F against Argentina played at the Sapporo Dome, Sapporo

David Beckham is the only England player to score at 3 tournaments in 1998, 1998 and 2006.

The only red cards given to England players have been to ex Manchester United players :-
Ray Wilkins v Morocco in 1986
David Beckham v Argentina in 1998
Wayne Rooney v Portugal in 2006