England HubEngland's 1966 World Cup hero Jimmy Greaves will be remembered as they take on the best in North America.
What happened to Jimmy Greaves?
Greaves, who died in 2021 aged 81, was part of the World Cup-winning squad and began the tournament as England's first-choice striker.
He was replaced by Geoff Hurst after sustaining a shin injury requiring 14 stitches during the final group stage game against France.
Why does it matter for England?
Despite his exceptional ability, football salaries in his era were nothing like those of today's game. Greaves experienced financial hardship and ended up selling clothes from his one-bedroom flat to scrape by.
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-17 | England 4-2 Croatia |
| 2026-09-26 | England vs Spain |
What comes next for England?
As England continues their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign, they are on a 2-game winning run, with a recent form of 2W-0D-2L. Their next fixture is against Spain at home on 2026-09-26. Greaves' legacy lives on, inspiring a new generation of England players to follow in his footsteps.
