How to watch the World Cup Final ‘66 In Colour for *FREE*

A half monotone, half full-colour image of the 1966 World Cup final — (Image credit: Channel 4 / Radio Times)

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Watch the 1966 FIFA World Cup Final In Colour for free on the Channel 4 streaming app
Use NordVPN to watch the colourised broadcast while abroad
Channel 4 will broadcast the match on 6 June

With the 2026 FIFA World Cup on the horizon, it’s no surprise that football fans across the globe are looking back on their national team’s greatest moments. For England fans, that moment is the 1966 World Cup Final at Wembley Stadium, which netted the team its only World Cup trophy with a 4-2 win against West Germany.

To celebrate the upcoming tournament, Channel 4 is set to broadcast a colourised 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 support of UK charity Alzheimer’s Society. Keep scrolling for our guide on how to watch the 1966 FIFA World Cup Final In Colour for free, no matter where you are.

How to watch World Cup Final ‘66 In Colour in the UK

In the UK, you can stream the 1966 FIFA World Cup Final In Colour on the Channel 4 app and website for FREE.

Channel 4 will also broadcast the colorized match to digital TV and streaming at 4.45pm on Saturday June 6.

To watch Channel 4: Head to the Channel 4 website or download the apps (iOS / Android)

Channel 4 is FREE, but you’ll need to create an account, have a valid UK postcode, and hold a TV license.

Outside the UK? If you’re travelling outside the UK, you can use one of the best VPNs to watch UK TV while abroad. Our top pick is NordVPN.

How to watch the World Cup Final '66 In Colour from anywhere

If you’re ready to relive the England national team’s finest moment but will be outside the UK when it broadcasts, access to the show could be blocked based on your location. To get around this, you can use a VPN to watch the colorized match (but check to make sure you’re not breaching any terms and conditions first!) 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 Colour 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 up your VPN app, click ‘choose location’, and select a UK server.

Head to Channel 4: Head to the Channel 4 website or app.

Can I watch the World Cup Final '66 in any other countries?

We’ve not seen any word of an official broadcast for this iconic match in the US, Australia, or Canada.

Abroad for the broadcast? Unlock your UK stream with NordVPN.

World Cup Final '66 In Colour FAQs

Who will appear in the World Cup Final ‘66 In Colour 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 – hattrick scorer at the 1966 World Cup Final and England legend
Harry Kane – current England captain

How long is the World Cup Final ‘66 In Colour broadcast?

The special broadcast will run for 140 minutes from 4.45pm on Saturday 6 June. The extended runtime is due to appearances from past and present England icons, as well as an introduction by comedian David Badiel.