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England at the World Cup

England did not enter the first three FIFA World Cup tournaments, but since 1950 have entered qualification for all subsequent tournaments. Three times they failed to qualify, in 1974, 1978 and 1994.

England have won the World Cup on only one occasion, in 1966, the year that they hosted the event.

In the 2018 World Cup, England performed admirably, making the semi-finals, finihshing 4th.

At the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, England made the quarter finals and finshed in 6th position.



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