A recent survey has revealed significant gaps in knowledge about England’s 1966 World Cup victory among members of Generation Z. Conducted by Boom Radio, the poll highlights that many young people are unaware of key facts surrounding the historic event.

The survey, targeting individuals aged 14 to 29, found that nearly 20 percent did not realize England had ever won the World Cup. Confusion over the match’s key figures was widespread: 17 percent mistakenly identified Amazon founder Jeff Bezos as the player who scored the famous hat-trick in the final, instead of Sir Geoff Hurst, the last surviving member of the 1966 team. In addition, about one-third of respondents incorrectly named Alf Garnett, a fictional character from a Cockney sitcom, as the England manager rather than Sir Alf Ramsay, who led the team to victory. Another 6 percent believed the manager was Alfred the Great, a ninth-century British king.

Knowledge of the match details was also limited. One in four respondents could not recall the year England won the tournament, and 40 percent were unaware that the final was played against West Germany, with England triumphing 4-2 after extra time at Wembley Stadium. The poll further showed that only 75 percent correctly completed football commentator Kenneth Wolstenholme’s famous phrase “They think it’s all over... it is now,” with the remaining 25 percent incorrectly adding “It’s just beginning.”

The survey was commissioned by Boom Radio to coincide with the start of this year’s World Cup. The station, which primarily serves the post-World War II baby boomer generation, plans to commemorate the 60th anniversary of England’s World Cup win on July 30 with a special program titled “Boom 66.” David Lloyd, co-founder of Boom Radio, expressed hope that the event would rekindle enthusiasm for the historic achievement while inspiring a new generation of fans. He also suggested that England might produce fresh success by replicating their 1966 triumph in the tournament currently underway.