The World Cup
A History of the Planet's Biggest Sporting Event, 2026 Edition
$35.99
- Paperback
416 pages
- Release Date
28 May 2026
Summary
The ultimate impartial history of the World Cup
Every four years, the world’s best national soccer teams compete for the World Cup. Billions of people tune in from around the world to experience the remarkable games unfolding live. From Diego Maradona’s first goal against England at the 1986 World Cup to Nelson Mandela’s surprise appearance at the 2010 final in South Africa, these unforgettable World Cup moments have helped to create a global phenomenon.
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Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9798216275275 |
|---|---|
| Author: | Clemente A. Lisi |
| Publisher: | Bloomsbury Publishing Plc |
| Imprint: | Bloomsbury Academic |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 416 |
| Release Date: | 28 May 2026 |
| Weight: | 664g |
| Dimensions: | 28mm x 155mm x 230mm |
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Critics Review
It’s a great primer for fans looking to deepen their appreciation of the World Cup. * The Independent *
Clemente A. Lisi
Clemente A. Lisi has worked as a journalist and editor for more than two decades. In that time, he has been an editor at major metropolitan dailies such as the New York Post and the New York Daily News and served as a senior editor at ABCNews.com. He is the author of The U.S. Women’s Soccer Team: An American Success Story, A History of the U.S. Men’s National Soccer Team, and all editions of A History of the World Cup. He lives in Brooklyn, New York.
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