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World Cup winner Sir Geoff Hurst ‘honoured’ by Freedom of the City of London

The former West Ham player scored a hat-trick in the 1966 final.

Evening Standard · Sep 21

“The 1966 World Cup was never really on my radar, it was quite a surprise when I received a letter from the FA in December ‘65 saying I was picked for a game in February” Sir Geoff Hurst on ‘cutting it fine’ for the tournament that defined his career

The former West Ham man would end up front and centre of England’s finest hour

FourFourTwo · Aug 30

'Watching Kylian Mbappe score a World Cup final hat-trick, I can honestly say I didn’t care' Sir Geoff Hurst explains two reasons why he wasn’t upset to share his famous record in 2022

Sir Geoff Hurst stood alone for having scored a hat-trick in a men's World Cup final for decades before Kylian Mbappe achieved the same distinction

FourFourTwo · Aug 27

Sir Alf Ramsey: England's silent knight

He led England to the World Cup 60 years ago today, but remains misunderstood. In spite of his middle-class image, the Three Lions boss overcame racism, poverty and war to become a legend

FourFourTwo · Jul 30

France skipper Mbappé denies Messi to win second Golden Boot award

Kylian Mbappé will return to France from the World Cup with his reputation as one of the best strikers of his generation enhanced, having become the first player to win the competition's Golden Boot award twice.

Radio France Internationale · Jul 20

1966 hero Sir Geoff Hurst in Wimbledon royal box hours before England game

The Wembley final hat-trick hero waved as he was introduced before play on Centre Court.

Evening Standard · Jul 5

The old school trait turning Kylian Mbappe into Monsieur World Cup

Having moved past legends Pele and Just Fontaine in the goalscoring charts Mbappe is forging his own path as a modern World Cup icon

The Independent UK · Jun 17

The 15 Greatest World Cup Soccer Players Of All Time—Ranked

Delivering on the FIFA World Cup stage comes with a unique level of pressure. For established superstars, there is the weight of expectation. For rising talents

Sports Illustrated · Jun 12

‘The closest England striker compared to me, in terms of style? I’d have to pick out Alan Shearer’ Sir Geoff Hurst compares himself to the Three Lions greats that succeeded him at later World Cups

On the day of the 2026 World Cup, Three Lions icon Hurst on the great No.9s that came after him – and why he never accepts free pints from strangers

FourFourTwo · Jun 11

The Dog Who Saved the 1966 World Cup: Pickles and the Stolen Trophy

Pickles the dog etched his name in England’s World Cup folklore.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 8