There's a Book for That: FIFA World Cup 2026
Are you fully immersed in FIFA’s 2026 World Cup? The highs and lows, controversies and victories make for riveting viewing! All host teams – the U.S., Canada, and Mexico – have been eliminated at this point and the 8-team lineup for the quarterfinals is now set: the surviving teams are defending champions Argentina, Belgium, England, France, Morocco, Norway, Spain, and Switzerland. Whichever team is your favorite, the following books promise to enhance the experience for all fans!
Experience the world’s greatest sporting spectacle like never before in this extraordinary pop-up book. Bursting with energy, color, and movement, this immersive celebration of soccer’s most iconic tournament leaps off the page. Each spread transforms into a dazzling three-dimensional scene: Wembley, Mexico City, and the Maracanã stadiums in glorious detail; a life-sized World Cup trophy and winners’ medals; an interactive penalty shootout; celebratory fans raising the game; and legendary players, coaches, and teams who have made soccer history. From the first kick-off in 1930 to unforgettable finals that united billions of viewers around the globe, the story of the World Cup unfolds in spectacular pop-up form with twenty pop-ups, four wheels, nine booklets, and a poster.
Whether you are a keen player, a lifelong supporter, or an armchair soccer coach, this book illustrates every aspect of the most popular sport in the world. The Soccer Book reveals the story behind the game—from the history of the sport to the buildup to the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America. Bold artwork and jargon-free text profile the roles of players, equipment, team formations, strategies, and individual skills, while maps, quotes, and statistics give you all of the key facts on national teams, famous clubs, and iconic players, as well as the greatest competitions around the world.
The gripping account of the U.S. men’s national soccer team’s winding saga from obscurity to the global stage as they stand on the brink of a seminal World Cup in 2026. With insight, wit, and razor-sharp storytelling, The Long Game is an unforgettable look at the past, present, and uncertain future of American soccer.
“This collection of Grant’s work is a great testament to not only what he did when he was here, but what he’s still doing to impact others.”—LeBron James
After Grant Wahl died of an aortic aneurysm at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, collapsing in his press seat during a quarterfinal match, tributes to Wahl poured in from around the globe. Wahl was beloved for good reason—he was kind, generous, and unflinching in the face of injustice. He was also one of the best sports journalists of his generation. Spanning four decades of storytelling, World Class collects for the first time the finest writing of Grant Wahl, from op-eds for his college newspaper to twenty-five years of reporting at Sports Illustrated to his deeply personal work for “Fútbol with Grant Wahl” on Substack. Wahl was the multi-tool modern sportswriter: clear and direct; able to write long, short, or in between; cosmopolitan; socially aware.
FOR YOUNGER READERS
A gripping, entertaining and journalistic journey of every Soccer World Cup from 1930–2026, featuring iconic players, unforgettable goals, striking caricatures, and epic stories—perfect for hardcore fans. Designed in an easy-to-enjoy caricature style, this book is the perfect primer for young fans discovering the sport and long-time supporters reliving the excitement of Soccer’s biggest stage.
On the eve of the World Cup, and with war in Iran, here is a story of a young woman activist taking on the government of Iran and the world’s most powerful sports body, FIFA, to fight for women’s and girls’ rights in her country. Azadi Means Freedom is both a fascinating look into life in modern Iran for young women today, and also a personal story filled with intrigue and danger. Maryam travels the globe to battle the stadium ban, is detained and beaten, but her story is also covered in international news. With the support of activist friends and her beloved family—and the stories of other protesters like the Blue Girl and the White Scarves movement—she reaches the powerful halls of FIFA and the United Nations to plead the case for Iran’s women.
Global soccer star Kylian Mbappé inspires young readers with the behind-the-scenes story of his rise to greatness in this stunning graphic memoir—from his childhood dreams to the lessons that helped him become a World Cup champion!
Packed with fun facts, quick quizzes, and bonus pages for journaling, this is a must-have for anyone wanting to know more about the international governing body of soccer and some of the sport’s best players, including Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Kylian Mbappé, Mia Hamm, Marta Vieira da Silva, and Pelé.
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