1962 June 10th
First World Cup Knockout Appearance
Starts in defence against defending champions Brazil in the quarter-finals, gaining early international tournament experience despite England's 3-1 defeat.
Football player and manager history
Bobby Moore
Explore 11 football history records associated with Bobby Moore, arranged by year, month, day and event. Entries may concern different clubs or national teams during the person’s career.
Historical events
1964
Player of the Year
West Ham United captain Moore receives the writers honour for his anticipation, elegant defending and authority as one of England’s leading centre-backs.
1966 July 26th
Leads England Into First Final
Captains England through the 2-1 semi-final victory over Portugal, securing a place in the nation's first World Cup final.
1966 July 30th
World Cup Winner
Bobby Moore lifts the World Cup at Wembley after captaining England through a 4-2 extra-time victory over West Germany.
1966 July 30th
World Cup Winner
Bobby Moore leads England onto the Wembley pitch and subsequently receives the Jules Rimet Trophy. His incisive distribution includes the pass for Geoff Hurst’s final goal in the 4-2 championship victory.
1970
Moore West Ham Captain With Greaves
Moore captained West Ham during Greaves' spell at the club after the veteran forward transferred from Tottenham.
1970 June 2nd
Moore Captains Romania Opener
Bobby Moore leads England against Romania and organises the defence as the reigning champions begin their campaign with a one-goal victory.
1970 June 7th
Moore Challenge on Jairzinho
Bobby Moore makes a carefully timed defensive challenge on Jairzinho during England’s 1-0 defeat to Brazil, a moment later widely praised for its precision.
1970 June 7th
Moore Stops Pelé and Exchanges Shirt
Moore led England's defence against Brazil before famously exchanging shirts with Pelé after a closely contested World Cup match.
1970 June 11th
Moore Leads England into Knockouts
Bobby Moore captains England to a 1-0 victory over Czechoslovakia, completing the group phase with two wins and one defeat.
1970 June 14th
Moore Final Match as Reigning World Champion
Bobby Moore captains England in the 3-2 extra-time loss to West Germany, the defeat that ends their defence of the World Cup title.