Wembley

American

[wem-blee] / ˈwɛm bli /

noun

a former borough, now part of Brent, in SE England, near London.

Wembley British

/ ˈwɛmblɪ /

noun

part of the Greater London borough of Brent: site of the English national soccer stadium, replaced by the larger multi-purpose Wembley Stadium in 2007

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Wembley

He led England to Euro 2000 before resigning in October following a World Cup qualifying defeat by Germany at Wembley.

From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026

He initially insisted he did not want the job and would return to Fulham, but the warm reception he received when England beat Poland 3-1 at Wembley in his first game pulled on his emotions.

From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026

England have the chance to take a giant stride towards immortality when they face Argentina in the World Cup semi-final in their biggest match since winning the 1966 final at Wembley.

From BBC ● Jul. 15, 2026

It was an opportunity missed, especially at England's Wembley home.

From BBC ● Jul. 15, 2026

In a minute she’s snoring even if he’s still coughing and laughing about the days of his youth when he danced with Angela Sheehan light as a feather in the Wembley Hall.

From "Angela's Ashes: A Memoir" by Frank McCourt

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