With the 2026 FIFA World Cup on the horizon, it’s no surprise that football fans across the globe are looking back at their national team’s greatest moments. For England fans, that moment is the 1966 World Cup final at Wembley Stadium, which gave the team its only World Cup trophy with a 4-2 victory against West Germany.
To celebrate the upcoming tournament, Channel 4 is set to broadcast a colorized version of the iconic match at 4.45pm on Saturday 6 June. The match will be introduced by comedian David Badiel, with commentary from current and former England icons.
As Televisual reports, viewers can expect appearances from Sir Geoff Hurst, who scored three of the four goals that won England the trophy 60 years ago, as well as current England captain Harry Kane.
The match will be broadcast in aid of the UK charity Alzheimer’s Society. Keep scrolling for our guide on how to watch the 1966 FIFA World Cup Final in color for free, wherever you are.
How to watch the World Cup Final ’66 In Color in the UK
How to watch the ’66 World Cup final in color anywhere
If you’re ready to relive the England national team’s finest moment but will be outside the UK when it airs, access to the show may be blocked based on your location. To get around this, you can use a VPN to watch the color match (but check first to make sure you’re not breaking any terms and conditions!) It’s easier than you might think – plus, TechRadar has a great discount on our pick for the best VPN:
How to watch Channel 4 with a VPN
Using a VPN to watch World Cup Final ’66 In Color is simple – just follow our quick guide:
Download and install a VPN: Our top pick is NordVPN, but any of them will work
Connect to a UK server: Open your VPN app, click ‘choose location’ and choose a UK server.
Go to channel 4: Go to the Channel 4 website or app.
What devices can I watch Channel 4 on?
- Amazon Fire
- Android – Android 7.0 and above
- Apple TV
- iOS – iOS 14 and later
- iPadOS
- LG Smart TV – WebOS 3.5 and above, 2017 and above
- PlayStation – PS4 and PS5
- Roku
- Samsung Smart TV – 2015 and newer
- Xbox – Xbox Series S, Xbox Series X and Xbox One
Can I watch the ’66 World Cup final in other countries?
We haven’t seen anything about an official broadcast of this iconic match in the US, Australia or Canada.
Abroad for the broadcast? Unlock your UK stream with NordVPN.
World Cup Final ’66 in color frequently asked questions
Who will appear in the World Cup Final ’66 In Color broadcast?
As well as the original footage of the match, this special broadcast will include appearances from iconic England fans and celebrities associated with the team. These include:
- David Badiel – comedian and ‘Three Lions’ singer
- Sir Geoff Hurst – hat-trick scorer in the 1966 World Cup final and English legend
- Harry Kane – current England captain
How long will World Cup Final ’66 be broadcast in colour?
The special will run for 140 minutes from 4.45pm on Saturday 6 June. The extended playing time is due to performances from past and present England icons, as well as an introduction by comedian David Badiel.
World Cup Final ’66 In Color link: see here
Here is the link to watch the World Cup Final ’66 In Color when it goes live at 16.45 Saturday 6 June.
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