The 1964–65 British Home Championship was an outright victory for the English football team in the run up to the 1966 FIFA World Cup which was held in the country. England's preparation for the tournament had included a rare pre-season tour of the Americas, in which they had beaten the USA 10–0 in New York, but crashed to a 1–5 defeat by Brazil in Rio de Janeiro and also lost to Argentina.
The 1964–65 British Home Championship was a pivotal moment for England's football team as it marked their preparation for the 1966 FIFA World Cup. The team had also undertaken an unusual pre-tournament tour of the Americas, where they secured notable victories over the USA but faced setbacks against Brazil and Argentina.