Louisville City 1:0 Hartford Athletic 
Barcelona SC 2:0 Deportivo Cuenca 
GFI 4:0 Houston Sur 
Jackson Boom 0:5 Mississippi Brilla 
Brazos Valley 1:2 Laredo Heat 
Cancún 0:3 U.N.A.M. - Pumas 
Diriangén 1:2 H&H Export 
McKinney Chupacabras 0:2 Texoma 
U. Catolica 2:1 Deportes Copiapo 
Monarcas 3:3 Cruz Azul 
San Diego Wave W 2:0 NJ/NY Gotham FC W 
North Texas 3:0 St. Louis City II 
Colorado Springs 3:1 Phoenix Rising 
San Antonio 0:0 Monterey Bay 
Matagalpa 3:1 Jalapa 
New Mexico United 2:1 Oakland Roots 
CDS Tampico Madero 0:2 Club America 
Las Vegas Lights 1:2 El Paso Locomotive 
Blacktown City U20 0:0 Sydney Utd U20 
Marconi S. U20 0:0 St George Saints U20 
Rockdale Ilinden U20 1:1 NWS Spirit U20 
Wollongong Wolves U20 5:1 St. George City U20 
Western United II 3:2 Melbourne Victory II 
South East Utd. 1:0 South Hobart 
Marconi Stallions 2:0 St. George Saints 
Blacktown City 0:0 Sydney United 
Rockdale City Suns 1:1 NWS Spirit 
Wollongong Wolves 3:3 St George City FA 
Central Coast II 1:2 Rydalmere Lions 
Gold Coast United 1:3 Magic United 
England’s football team has a storied history in World Cup knockout rounds. The most famous moment came in 1966 when they lifted the trophy. But how many of the opponents they’ve faced in those high-stakes matches can you remember?
From 1966 to Now: A List of Opponents
England has played knockout games in several World Cups. Here are the teams they’ve met:
- 1966: Argentina (quarterfinal), Portugal (semifinal), West Germany (final)
- 1970: West Germany (quarterfinal)
- 1986: Paraguay (Round of 16), Argentina (quarterfinal)
- 1990: Belgium (Round of 16), Cameroon (quarterfinal), West Germany (semifinal), Italy (third place)
- 1998: Argentina (Round of 16)
- 2002: Denmark (Round of 16), Brazil (quarterfinal)
- 2006: Ecuador (Round of 16), Portugal (quarterfinal)
- 2010: Germany (Round of 16)
- 2018: Colombia (Round of 16), Sweden (quarterfinal), Croatia (semifinal), Belgium (third place)
- 2022: Senegal (Round of 16), France (quarterfinal)
That’s a total of 18 knockout matches against 11 different nations. Some teams appear multiple times.
Why This Quiz Matters for Fans
Knowing these opponents helps you understand England’s World Cup journey. Each match tells a story of triumph or heartbreak. For example, the 1966 final against West Germany is legendary. More recently, England reached the semifinals in 2018 and 1990. Can you recall every team without looking it up?
Challenge Yourself and Share the Fun
Whether you’re a casual fan or a devoted follower, this quiz is a great way to test your memory. Share it with friends and see who can name all the teams. As Thomas Tuchel takes over the national side, fans hope for more knockout success. Ready to give it a try?