Defensive Display Against Bulgaria
Plays at right-back during England's goalless encounter with Bulgaria and contributes to a defensive result that sends the team into the knockout round.
Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03
Jimmy Armfield Biography and Timeline
Follow Jimmy Armfield through 2 dated historical records for Great Britain.
Jimmy Armfield, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
2Distinct records
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1962–1966Years on this page
1962
1966
World Cup Winner
Jimmy Armfield is selected among England’s defenders for the 1966 home World Cup. Although injury keeps him out of the matches, the experienced Blackpool right-back forms part of the eventual championship squad.
Records, sources and methodology
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