The Ultimate Unofficial World Cup Book
Legends, Stats, and Stories From Soccer's Biggest Game
HarperCollins · Print & ebook · February 24, 2026
Your go-to guide for the Summer 2026 World Cup hosted by North America is packed with everything a fan needs to know!
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- Who it’s for
- Explore the World Cup’s history through players, coaches, games, facts, and trivia.
- Themes
- World Cup history and legacy, Players, coaches, and teams, Records, stats, and trivia
- Genres
- Soccer, Football
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Your go-to guide for the Summer 2026 World Cup hosted by North America is packed with everything a fan needs to know! From star players and powerhouse teams to historic moments and record-breaking stats, this action-packed book is filled with full-color photos, fun facts, and must-know trivia. Dive into the history of the world’s most beloved tournament, offering a behind-the-scenes look at the players, coaches, and unforgettable games that have shaped the World Cup legacy.
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Whether you're a lifelong fan or new to the sport, you'll discover exciting stories, eye-popping facts, and all the essential details that make the World Cup the greatest sporting event on the planet.
World Cup History
Explore the World Cup’s history through players, coaches, games, facts, and trivia.
Come here for
- World Cup history and historic moments
- Star players, powerhouse teams, and record-breaking stats
Expect
- Full-color photos and behind-the-scenes tournament stories
- Essential details about the Summer 2026 World Cup
Where it sits
| Soccer | 95% |
|---|---|
| Football | 26% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- Sports Biographies for Kids
- Books for Boys
- Soccer
- Media Tie-Ins
- Authors
- Maria S. Barbo
- Publisher
- HarperCollins
- Published
- February 24, 2026
- Format
- Print & ebook
- Theme
- World Cup history and legacy · Players, coaches, and teams · Records, stats, and trivia
- Reading lane
- Sports Biographies for Kids