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The Unofficial Guide to the World Cup

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14th July 2022

Price: £8.99

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Selected: Paperback / ISBN-13: 9781445155999

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Get inside the life and history of the most popular sporting event in the world

Whether you’re a first-time fan or you’ve been watching for years, this book is a mine of fascinating facts, interesting insights and tremendous trivia into the world of the football World Cup. It explores the tournament’s history, its biggest successes, controversies and flops and looks forward to the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. The World Cup’s top teams and players are also profiled. Great for readers aged 9+

A good introduction to the World Cup, suitable for all fans, new and old … plenty here for the most ardent fan, with super action photos. – Parents In Touch

Summary of contents:
The biggest show on Earth / World Cup History / Top teams: Brazil / How do you get to the World Cup? / World Cup Controversies / Group and knockout stages / Top teams: Germany / Goalscoring records / The 2022 World Cup / Players to watch / Top teams: Italy / The World Cup’s biggest flops / World Cup awards / Winning teams and beaten finalists / Finding out more / Glossary and Index

Reviews

A good introduction to the World Cup, suitable for all fans, new and old ... plenty here for the most ardent fan, with super action photos.
Parents In Touch