The 1966 FIFA World Cup was the eighth FIFA World Cup,a quadrennial football tournament for men's senior national teams. It was played in England from 11 to 30 July 1966. England defeated West Germany 4–2 in the final to win their first ever World Cup title. The final was level at 2–2 after 90 minutes and went to extra time,when Geoff Hurst scored two goals to complete his hat-trick,the first to be scored in a men's World Cup final. Portuguese striker Eusébio was the tournament's top scorer,with nine goals clinching the golden boot with three goals more than second placed Helmut Haller. It was opened by Queen Elizabeth II during the opening ceremony.
Manuel Francisco dos Santos,nicknamed ManéGarrincha,best known as simply Garrincha,was a Brazilian professional footballer who played as a right winger. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest players of all time,and by many,one of the greatest dribblers ever.
The South Korea national football team represents South Korea in men's international football and is governed by the Korea Football Association. South Korea has emerged as a major football power in Asia since the 1980s,having participated in ten consecutive and eleven overall FIFA World Cup tournaments,the most for any Asian country. Despite initially going through five World Cup tournaments without winning a match,South Korea became the first Asian team to reach the semi-finals when they co-hosted the 2002 tournament with Japan. South Korea also won two AFC Asian Cup titles,and finished as runners-up on four occasions. Furthermore,the team won three gold medals and three silver medals at the senior Asian Games.
Ahn Jung-hwan is a South Korean television personality and former professional footballer. A versatile forward known for his technical skills and clutch goalscoring,Ahn represented South Korea at three FIFA World Cups,notably scoring a golden goal against Italy in 2002. Following his retirement,Ahn transitioned into a successful career in broadcasting,becoming a popular football commentator and television host. He is also recognised for his philanthropic endeavors.
Kim Byung-ji is a former football goalkeeper who played for the South Korea national team as well as several clubs in the K League. He was noted for his unique hair style which looked like the tail of a bird.
Pak Doo-ik is a North Korean former footballer who played as a forward. He scored the goal which knocked out Italy from the group stage of the 1966 FIFA World Cup.
Lee Dong-gook is a South Korean former professional footballer who played as a striker. He is a record scorer in the K League 1,and had brief spells in Europe with Werder Bremen and Middlesbrough. He also played for the South Korea national football team at two FIFA World Cups and three AFC Asian Cups.
The South Korea men's national volleyball team represents South Korea in international volleyball competitions and friendly matches,governed by Korea Volleyball Association. The Republic of Korea (ROK) has competed in the Olympic Games eight times,but has not featured since the 2000 Olympic Games in Sydney,Australia. The national team's best performance at the Olympic Games was 5th place at the 1984 Games in Los Angeles,California,United States. The national team at the FIVB World Championship competed nine times,with their best result at 4th place in 1978. On continental level,The national team won three gold medals at the Asian Games in 1978,2002 and 2006. And at the Asian Championship,the national team won four gold medals,two of these was at home in 1989 Seoul and 2001 Changwon and the other two are in 1993 and 2003. The national team now ranks 28th in the FIVB World Rankings.
North Korea qualified and participated in the 1966 and 2010 FIFA World Cup.
Pak Li-sup was a North Korean football defender who played for the national team in the 1966 FIFA World Cup. He also played for Amrokgang Sports Club.
Shin Yung-kyoo was a North Korean football defender who played for North Korea in the 1966 FIFA World Cup. He also played for Moranbong Sports Team.
Han Bong-zin,also called Han Bong Jin,is a North Korean former football outside forward who played for the national team in the 1966 FIFA World Cup. He also played for 2.8 Sports Team. He later served as the manager of the national team from 1980 to 1981.
Im Shung-hwi,also spelled Im Song Hwi,is a North Korean former football midfielder who played for the national team in the 1966 FIFA World Cup. He also played for February 8 Sports Club.
Li Keun-hak,also known as Lee Keun-hak or Li Gun-hak was a North Korean football goalkeeper. He recorded over 50 appearances for the national team and was part of their squad at the 1966 FIFA World Cup. He also played for Moranbong Sports Club.
Kang Ryong-woon was a North Korean football forward who played for national team in the 1966 FIFA World Cup. He also played for Rodongja Sports Club.
Kim Bong-hwan was a North Korean football forward who played for national team in the 1966 FIFA World Cup. He also played for Kikwancha Pyongyang.
North Korea-United Kingdom Relations are the bilateral relations between North Korea and the United Kingdom.
People's Athlete is a North Korean honorary title awarded to sportspeople. It was created in 1966. It is usually reserved to those who have won in the Olympic Games or have won a world championship,as it is the most prestigious award for North Korean sportspeople.
Queen for Seven Days is a South Korean television series starring Park Min-young as the titular Queen Dangyeong,with Yeon Woo-jin and Lee Dong-gun. It aired on KBS2 every Wednesday and Thursday at 22:00 (KST) from May 31,2017,to August 3,2017.
This article is about the history of South Korean national football teams,including youth and women's teams.
