Copy linkFacebookXPinterestEmailShare this article 0Join the conversationFollow usAdd us as a preferred source on GoogleNewsletterSubscribe to our newsletterOnly three people in history have ever scored a hat-trick in a World Cup final.For 49 years, Sir Geoff Hurst was the only one, with that feat of course coming in the 1966 FA Cup final.American Carli Lloyd matched it in the 2015 Women's World Cup final, and Kylian Mbappe became just the second man ever to do it when he scored all three of France's goals in a 3-3 draw against Argentina in the 2022 final, only to lose the tie on penalties.Pick the ultimate 4-4-2 line-up from players in FourFourTwo's definitive Top 100 ListSir Geoff Hurst: "Im sure if youd ask Mbappe he'd have swapped his hat-trick for a winners medal."Sir Geoff told FourFourTwo he was not fussed to have to share what was once a unique distinction, however, saying: "Watching Mbappe decades later, I can honestly say I didnt care. One, because two of his were penalties, which makes it different from mine."But, more importantly, because he ended up on the losing side. Im sure if youd ask Mbappe he'd have swapped his hat-trick for a winners medal." You may like The closest England striker compared to me, in terms of style? Id have to pick out Alan Shearer Sir Geoff Hurst compares himself to the Three Lions greats that succeeded him at later World Cups Our performance until that stage had clearly made Kylian Mbappe angry, and suddenly you saw this explosion Frank Leboeuf on Frances epic World Cup 2022 final defeat World Cup day six highlights: Lionel Messi nets hat-trick for Argentina as Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland both score twice Even if Mbappe had added to his the winner's medal he had claimed four years earlier, though, it would take nothing away from Sir Geoff's experience.He said: "That final in 66 was so utterly life changing.Get FourFourTwo NewsletterThe best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsorsBy submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over."I still bump into people that tell me they were there that day, or can recall where they watched the game or who they were with when my final goal went in."It was the biggest game in the world and I pulled off something special - so it means a huge amount to me, obviously."Hurst laughed off the suggestion that he has not had to pay for a drink in the past 60 years, though.He said: "I wouldnt say they queue up, but people do offer to buy a drink for me from time to time!"Not on a regular basis, or as often as people may think. Its very flattering and very nice that people want to do that, but I always refuse."It's weird in a way, a complete stranger coming up to me, offering to buy me a pint, so I never accept."TOPICSKylian MbappeSir Geoff HurstWorld CupSteven ChickenSocial Links NavigationSteven Chicken has been working as a football writer since 2009, taking in stints with Football365 and the Huddersfield Examiner. Steven still covers Huddersfield Town home and away for his own publication,WeAreTerriers.com. Steven is a two-time nominee for Regional Journalist of the Year at the prestigious British Sports Journalism Awards, making the shortlist in 2020 and 2023.With contributions fromEd McCambridgeStaff Writer
