The Soccer Book

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. Packed with everything there is to know about the "beautiful game," it is the ultimate book for soccer fans young and old.