The England national football team represents England in international football. Governed by the Football Association (FA), the team is one of the oldest national teams, with its first match played in 1872.
England has won the FIFA World Cup once, in 1966, when they hosted the tournament and defeated West Germany in the final. The team has also reached the semi-finals of the World Cup on several occasions, including in 1990 and 2018.
In the UEFA European Championship, England's best performance was reaching the final in 2020, where they lost to Italy in a penalty shootout. The team has also reached the semi-finals of the competition in 1968 and 1996.
England plays its home matches at Wembley Stadium, a historic venue in London with a capacity of around 90,000. The team’s colors are white and navy blue, and they are often referred to as "The Three Lions," a reference to the symbol on their crest.
The England team has produced many legendary players, including Bobby Charlton, Geoff Hurst, David Beckham, and more recently, Harry Kane and Raheem Sterling. Known for its passionate fan base, England has a significant footballing tradition and continues to be a strong competitor in international tournaments.
