How many of England's 1966 World Cup winning team are still alive? | The Sun

ENGLAND defeated West Germany 4-2 to win the World Cup in thrilling fashion in 1966 at Wembley Stadium.

It was the first and only time the Three Lions have won football's biggest prize.

And the Three Lions are in mourning after another member of their winning team has died, with the news of Sir Bobby Charlton's passing.

He won 106 England caps and scored 49 goals in the process.

He also made 758 appearances for Manchester United, bagging 249 goals throughout his illustrious career.

How many England 1966 World Cup winners are still alive?

Just one member of England's World Cup winning team from 1966 is still alive.

And that's hat-trick hero from the final Sir Geoff Hurst.

In the 1966 World Cup, initially only the 11 players who played received medals.

Gordon Banks – goalkeeper died aged 81 in 2019

George Cohen – right-back died aged 83 in 2022

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Ray Wilson – left-back died aged 83 in 2018

Nobby Stiles – defensive midfielder died aged 78 in 2020

Jack Charlton – defender died aged 85 in 2020

Bobby Moore- defender died aged 51 in 1993

Alan Ball – midfielder died aged 61 in 2007

Martin Peters – midfielder died aged 76 in 2019

Roger Hunt – forward died aged 83 in 2021

Sir Bobby Charlton – forward died aged 86 in 2023

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