The 1966 FIFA World Cup saw Portugal triumph against Hungary in a captivating encounter played on July 13th, 1966, at Old Trafford.
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Jan 03, 2026 · 09:01 FIFA World Cup 1966 🕒︎ 1 min read EN

The game commenced at 19:30 UTC, marking the beginning of the group stage. Manchester United's Old Trafford stadium served as the venue for this crucial encounter. Portugal 's manager, Otto Glória, opted for a defensive strategy, aiming to frustrate Hungary 's attack.

The first goal came early, with José Augusto netting a stunning effort in the 20th minute. Portugal's initial foothold in the contest was immediately apparent. Hungary struggled to create meaningful opportunities in the early stages of the game.

Hungary then equalized in the 60th minute, a moment that injected some excitement into the match. However, Portugal quickly responded, with José Augusto adding another goal in the 67th minute, restoring the lead. This goal solidified Portugal's advantage.

However, Portugal quickly responded, with José Augusto adding another goal in the 67th minute, restoring the lead.

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The third goal, scored by José Torres in the 90th minute, proved decisive. Portugal's forward, Torres, capitalized on a defensive error, securing the victory. The stadium was packed with fans eager to witness this historic result. The result solidified Portugal's place in the group stage.

The referee was not officially assigned for the match, and no cards were issued. The match concluded with Portugal taking the victory, showcasing a strong defensive performance and a potent attack.

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