England's 1966 World Cup hero Jimmy Greaves struggled with life after football.

What happened to Jimmy Greaves?

Greaves was a member of the World Cup-winning squad but missed the final due to injury. He was replaced by Geoff Hurst, who scored a hat-trick in the final against Germany.

Life after football

Greaves' life took a turn for the worse, struggling with bankruptcy and divorce. He fell on hard times, selling clothes from his one-bedroom flat to make ends meet.

Broadcasting career

Greaves carved out a career in football broadcasting, working as a columnist and television pundit. He appeared on the Saint & Greavsie show, which aired on ITV from 1985 to 1992.

Current context

As England prepares for their next fixture against Spain on 2026-09-26, they are on a 2-game winning run, with their last result being a 4-2 win over Croatia on 2026-06-17. | Date | Opponent | Result | | --- | --- | --- | | 2026-06-17 | Croatia | 4-2 win | | 2026-09-26 | Spain | -