All the talk, all the build-up was over. The World Cup was here!
Roker Park hosted four matches in the 1966 World Cup as Italy, Russia, Chile and North Korea battled it out.
The Sunderland Echo’s photographers captured everything from the fans to the teams arriving, match action and the bunting which appeared all over the town.
Relive-it all in these fantastic memories.
In case you missed it;
13. A first look at the pitch
The Italian football team training at Roker Park in July 1966. Did you get to see them? | se Photo: Sunderland Echo
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