Official Poster

The official poster for the 1966 FIFA World Cup in England was designed by the artist Carvosso (often identified as Carsten Helge Carvosso). The central focus of the poster is a gold football surrounded by the flags of the competing nations, arranged to resemble a medal with ribbons. Bold red and black text is placed diagonally across the side, announcing the "World Cup Finals in England". : It prominently features the 1966 World Cup logo, which consists of the Jules Rimet Trophy set against a Union Jack background.

Carvosso

Carsten Helge Carvosso is the graphic artist credited with designing the official "medal-style" poster for the 1966 FIFA World Cup in England.

His designs were printed by McCorquodale & Co. Ltd. in London and are now highly prized items in the sports memorabilia market. Historical records on Carvosso are limited outside of his 1966 commission. He is generally identified as a commercial illustrator and designer active in the mid-20th century. His work for the World Cup is notable for its clean, symbolic approach, effectively combining national identity (through flags) with the global nature of the sport.