Quiz: Name every team England have played in World Cup knockouts

England and Thomas Tuchel will want to match the achievements of the nation's famous side that lifted the World Cup trophy in 1966. Can you name every side they have ever faced in the knockouts?

England's football history is defined by their 1966 World Cup triumph on home soil. Now, under Thomas Tuchel, the Three Lions aim to return to the summit. But can you recall every opponent they have faced in the knockout stages? Since their first World Cup in 1950, England have reached the knockout rounds 11 times. Their first such match was a 2-0 quarterfinal win over Uruguay in 1954. The 1966 campaign saw them beat Argentina 1-0 in the quarterfinals, Portugal 2-1 in the semifinals, and West Germany 4-2 in the final. In 1990, England defeated Cameroon 3-2 in the quarterfinals before losing to West Germany on penalties in the semifinals. 1998 brought a penalty shootout win over Argentina in the round of 16, followed by a 1-2 quarterfinal loss to Brazil. In 2002, they beat Denmark 3-0 in the round of 16 but lost 1-2 to Brazil again in the quarterfinals. 2006 saw a 1-0 round of 16 win over Ecuador, then a penalty loss to Portugal. 2010 ended with a 1-4 round of 16 defeat to Germany. In 2018, England beat Colombia on penalties in the round of 16, Sweden 2-0 in the quarterfinals, lost 1-2 to Croatia in the semifinals, and fell 0-2 to Belgium in the third-place match. In 2022, they defeated Senegal 3-0 in the round of 16 before losing 1-2 to France in the quarterfinals. Overall, England have faced 14 different nations in World Cup knockouts: Uruguay, Argentina, Portugal, West Germany, Cameroon, Brazil, Denmark, Ecuador, Colombia, Sweden, Croatia, Belgium, Senegal, and France. Multiple meetings with Argentina, Portugal, Brazil, and Germany (including West Germany) stand out. Under Tuchel, England have adopted a more pragmatic and efficient style. The 2026 World Cup in North America offers a new chance to add to this list. Whether they can finally break through remains to be seen, but each past opponent tells a story of triumph or heartbreak. Now, test your memory: Can you name every team England have beaten in World Cup knockouts? From West Germany in 1966 to Senegal in 2022, every victory is a piece of history.

Quiz: Name every team England have played in World Cup knockouts

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