 England then lost against non-British opposition at home for the first time when they were defeated 2–0 by Ireland in 1949 at Goodison Park, Liverpool.England's World Cup debut came in 1950; however, they suffered an infamous 1–0 defeat by the United States, and failed to get beyond the first group stage after also losing against Spain in their final game.England's tactical inferiority was highlighted on 25 November 1953, when Hungary came to Wembley.