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BBC readers share World Cup memorabilia from 1966 to 2010BBC Football Extra readers have shared images of World Cup memorabilia spanning from 1966 to 2010, including mascots, programmes, tickets, and coin collections. Highlights include a 1966 World Cup Willie mascot and a ticket from the 1966 semi-final./images/2026/07/bbc-readers-share-world-cup-memorabilia-from-1966-to-2010-3a520357-800w.webpBBC readers share World Cup memorabilia from 1966 to 2010

BBC readers share World Cup memorabilia from 1966 to 2010

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A collection of World Cup memorabilia including a mascot, tickets, and programmes from various tournaments between 1966 and 2010.

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BBC Football Extra readers have shared images of World Cup memorabilia spanning from 1966 to 2010, including mascots, programmes, tickets, and coin collections. Highlights include a 1966 World Cup Willie mascot and a ticket from the 1966 semi-final.

In the BBC's Football Extra newsletter, readers were invited to send in images of their World Cup memorabilia. The response has been remarkable, with contributions ranging from mascots and programmes to tickets, coin and stamp collections, covering tournaments from 1966 to 2010. Below is a selection of the items shared.

Memorabilia from the 1966 World Cup

Jean Collier sent in a photo of World Cup Willie, the official mascot of the 1966 World Cup held in England. Martin Bisset contributed a ticket from the 1966 World Cup semi-final. Mike Davis shared programmes and tickets from the same tournament.

Treasures from multiple World Cups

Ken Addy provided a gallery of treasures from three different World Cups. Leslie McGowan described the 2010 World Cup in South Africa as "the best sporting event ever seen in South Africa." Mark Holloran shared an official guide for the 1970 World Cup and materials building up to the 1978 tournament.

Readers who wish to add their own memorabilia can email [email protected]. The newsletter also invites submissions of items from the current World Cup in the US, Canada, and Mexico, such as a Lionel Messi cup, Jude Bellingham key chain, or Lamine Yamal scarf. Subscribers outside the UK can sign up for the newsletter via the BBC's website.

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