FIFA and Soccer

The definitive illustrated guide to the biggest FIFA World Cup ever is here!FIFA World Cup 2026: The Official Guide is the essential companion to the world's biggest sporting event. With 48 nations competing in 16 cities across the United States, Canada and Mexico, the 2026 tournament promises to the most exciting, competitive and spectacular edition yet.Inside the Official Guide, you'll...

As excitement builds in the run-up to the world's greatest football competition, the official 2026 FIFA World Cup Kids' Handbook provides the perfect World Cup companion for young football fans. This book is bursting with information about the host nations (USA/Canada/Mexico), providing an overview the stadiums, FIFA World Cup facts, statistics, plus a rundown of top teams and star players...

Is Cristiano Ronaldo your ultimate football hero? Immerse yourself in the exhilarating journey of one of football's biggest legends in Football Superstars: Ronaldo Rules by Simon Mugford. This revised edition brings you fully up-to-date with CR7's latest exploits, including his sensational return to the Premier League in 2021. Delve into Ronaldo's incredible story through meticulously detailed chapters that highlight his...

In the enchanting and educational book Leo Messi by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara, readers embark on a captivating journey through the life of one of football's most legendary figures. As part of the highly acclaimed Little People, BIG DREAMS series, this book introduces young readers to the incredible story of Leo Messi, detailing his rise from a football-loving child in...

Discover the incredible story of Cristiano Ronaldo, an inspirational athlete, global megastar, and one of the world's greatest footballers. Born on the island of Madeira in Portugal, Cristiano grew up playing football from a very young age. With determination and self-belief, he pursued his dream of becoming a professional player, overcoming setbacks and challenges - including surgery for a heart...

Football Superstars: Mbappé Rules, written by Simon Mugford, invites young readers into the thrilling world of Kylian Mbappé, one of football's most dazzling talents. This engaging book not only delves into his journey from a football-loving child to becoming a global superstar, but it also brims with fun facts, captivating illustrations, and heaps of football trivia. Perfect for readers aged...

'I have seen the player who will inherit my place in Argentine football and his name is Messi' Diego Maradona FULLY UPDATED TO INCLUDE THE 2022 WORLD CUP TRIUMPH & MESSI'S TRANSFER TO INTER MIAMI As Lionel Messi raised the World Cup triumphantly into the air, the world watched on in awe. Messi's final peak conquered; his final dream achieved....

Are you a fan of Neymar, the dazzling football superstar known for his skill, flair, and charisma? Then Football Superstars: Neymar Rules by Simon Mugford is the perfect book for you! Dive into the incredible journey of Neymar da Silva Santos Júnior, from his humble beginnings playing street football and futsal in the bustling streets of São Paulo, Brazil, to...

Learn everything there is to know about the groundbreaking career of one of the greatest soccer players of all time in The Totally Awesome World of Cristiano Ronaldo! Are you a soccer superfan? Want to dive into the life of a soccer superstar? A part of the Totally Awesome World series for middle-grade readers, this book covers all the major...

From the playground to the premier league, Leo K. Doyle has always had a great first touch... but what about his first crush? Or first time encountering a team as feared as the Southwark Scorpions? Fresh off his success with the junior national football team, Leo K. Doyle is back in England and playing for the U16s, where he'll be...

Dribble and laugh your head off with the super-popular Funny Kid series! Every kid wants to laugh, but Max is the boy who can make it happen. When Max discovers that everyone is more interested in watching soccer than his stand-up routine, he needs to come up with a plan fast. How can he compete with the world's favourite game?...

Discover the ultimate guide to the world of football with The Football Encyclopedia, featuring a fill-in World Cup 2026 results wallchart. Dive into the latest stats, information, and fascinating facts about the world's biggest sport. Explore profiles of star athletes including Jude Bellingham, Aitana Bonmatí, Erling Haaland, and Bukayo Saka. Track your favourite teams across top leagues including the Premier...

Is Erling Haaland your ultimate football hero? Having made his professional career debut for Norwegian side Bryne FK at the age of 16 years, Haaland's meteoric rise has seen him become a goal machine for both Bundesliga club Borussia Dortmund and for the Norway national side. Discover how this brilliant footballer followed in his father's footsteps and has since become...

Push, pull, and slide the tabs to play an exciting match in I Love Football! Block the ball from entering the net, pass to your teammate, and score the winning goal. Meet 16 famous football heroes too, including Kylian Mbappé, Hannah Hampton, and Lionel Messi. Perfect for football-mad toddlers who like to play as they read, they will love this...

The hugely successful Football Superstars series launches the ultimate joke book, filled with hundreds of the most hilarious football gags around! What's more, Football Superstars: Football Jokes Rule features page after page of hilarious pictures, with loads of anecdotes and fun throughout. Get ready to titter and roar with laughter with this sidesplitting joke book, perfect for encouraging young football...

A fully updated edition of the ultimate guide to football, including coverage of the build-up to the 2026 World Cup in North America   Fully revised and updated, this is the ultimate guide to the beautiful game for any football fan who wants to discover everything there is to know about the biggest clubs of all time and World Cup...

The hugely successful Football Superstars series launches the ultimate activity book, packed with tons of on-the-page quizzes, puzzles, and drawing tasks relating to today's major football stars and greatest football tournaments, as well as legends of the game. Test your brainpower, wit, and creative skills with original activities designed and illustrated by series creators Dan Green and Simon Mugford. What's...

Meet your little soccer star’s very 1st soccer friend, the My 1st Football Friend by VTech. With encouraging and fun phrases, this little soccer ball is great company for your little one as they grow. The soft light up face button plays 3 sing-along songs, 15 melodies and rewarding responses when pressed. With a built-in motion sensor that triggers even...

Gunnersaurus, the iconic mascot of Arsenal FC, has gone missing!From crowded stadiums to beach-side five-a-side tournaments, can you find Arsenal's lucky charm and return him safe to the Emirates Stadium?With over 200 characters and items to find, plus a host of bonus content and games, this uniquely illustrated search-and-find book is perfect for Arsenal fans young and old!

Filled with quizzes, stats and little-known facts, plus illustrated and told with all the fun of a Tom Gates novel, the Football Superstars series is perfect for young readers five and up. Is Harry Kane your ultimate football hero? He was the first player to score 100 goals for Spurs in the Premier League and is an awesome striker for...

From the invention of the modern sport all the way to the present day, bestselling author and football expert Tom Palmer picks one hundred of the most thrilling and significant goals, games, and players from more than 150 years of the Beautiful Game. Featuring Pelé's World Cup, Maradona's Hand of God, John Barnes' Maracanã magic, and the Lionesses' European Championship...

Is Lionel Messi your number one footballer? In this newly revised edition of Football Superstars: Messi Rules, we bring you fully up-to-date with Messi's story so far and feature his stats and achievements since he left Barcelona for PSG after 18 glorious seasons, including his epic Copa America win with Argentina in 2021. Did you know that the living legend...

In this book from the highly acclaimed Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the incredible life of Jürgen Klopp, the game-changing football manager and inspirational leader. Little Jürgen grew up in a village in Germany's Black Forest and spent most of his time watching or playing football. As a small child, Jürgen listened to matches on the car radio, making...

An absolutely essential book for every modern football fan about the development of Premier League tactics, published to coincide with 25 years of the competition. Back in 1992, English football was stuck in the dark ages, emerging from a five-year ban from European competition. The game was physical, bruising, and attritional, prioritising strength over speed and aggression over finesse. It...

In this fun and fact-filled book, Football Superstars: Son Rules, the dynamic duo, Dan and Simon, shine their spotlight on Asia's biggest soccer star of the 21st century, Son Heung-min. They chart the South Korean's rise to superstardom, from his early days when he was trained by his father to his move to the Bundesliga, which paved the way for...

Ready for kick-off? In this fast-paced two-player soccer game, you’ll battle for the ball, make clever moves, and race to score. With cheering fans and live commentary, every match feels like a real stadium – right in your room! Tonieplay offers safe, screen-free gaming with interactive games, quizzes, and adventures—no screens or ads. Designed for kids ages 3-9+, these experiences...

What do you want to be when you grow up? How about a soccer star? Grab your boots and get warmed up! Find out what it’s like to: Attend soccer practice Figure out team tactics Score the winning goal What a busy day! This exciting adventure awaits in Future Me: Soccer Star by Phoenix Bright.

Win the learning game with the VTech 3-In-1 Sports Centre. Score a basket or make a goal, and the smart sports centre responds with cheerful sounds and phrases to keep the fun going! Toddlers get their muscles moving with a soccer ball to exercise their legs and feet, and a basketball to get little arms and hands working. Make a basket!...

Is Bukayo Saka your ultimate football hero? The young winger is known for his pace on the flanks, his tekkers and goals! He is a regular starter for club side Arsenal and a full England international. He was named England's Player of the Year in 2021-22. Discover how Bukayo - whose Nigerian name means 'adds to happiness' - developed his...

Is Sam Kerr your ultimate soccer hero? The Australian forward is one of the all-time legends in the history of the sport. She holds the distinction of being the only female football player to win the Golden Boot in three different leagues across three different continents, having played in Australia, the USA, and England. Read the amazing story of how...

Is Jude Bellingham your ultimate football hero? The 20-year-old midfielder has been taking the soccer world by storm, building a reputation in the German Bundesliga and making his England debut at just 17. He is now playing his club football at Real Madrid, the most prestigious club in world football, where he has quickly become a fan-favourite. Football Superstars: Bellingham...

Could you coach the Australian women's soccer team to victory? In her funniest book yet, Carla Fitzgerald serves up a winning middle-grade story about sport, friendship drama and finding the guts to have a go. Eleven-year-old Ronni is basically a professional athlete ... at watching sport. If it's on a screen, she's glued to it – just like her parents....

Includes 40 full colour photos! The most decorated US soccer player in history, Landon Donovan is no stranger to the highs and lows of life. From a troubled childhood to a dazzling professional soccer career, he's struggled to find serenity on and off the pitch. In his unfiltered autobiography, Landon: A Memoir, he reveals the story behind his rise to...

Timed for the 2026 World Cup—hosted in the US, Canada, and Mexico—comes a board book to teach the littlest readers about soccer. From Hello, World!, a bestselling nonfiction series for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers. Cheer for the 2026 World Cup—hosted in the US, Canada, and Mexico—with a board book that teaches the littlest readers about soccer. From Hello, World!, a...

The best soccer players in the world. Celebrate the greatest footballers from the world game's current era. Stars of Football - 2027 profiles over 90 players, telling the stories of their rise and successes. This fully illustrated book showcases the biggest names to grace the World Cup and other elite competitions. Learn about masters such as Messi and Ronaldo, as...

Learn all about the incredible story of Harry Kane, an inspirational athlete whose determination and hard work helped him become captain of England's football team. Little Harry always knew he wanted to be a footballer. He joined his first club, Ridgeway Rovers, at a young age and worked hard to improve his skills every day. He was soon scouted by...

96 Facts About FIFA is the ultimate fact book and journal about the world's premier authority on soccer and its biggest tournaments, like the World Cup. Packed with fun facts, quick quizzes, and bonus pages for journaling, this book is a must-have for anyone wanting to know more about the international governing body of soccer. It also delves into some...

Who’s inside the magic hat?  Ready, steady,  TAP, TAP, TAP!  Meet Nik-Nak Bunny, an adorable preschool character the little ones will love!With a sprinkling of magic and wave of a wand, Nik-Nak can be whoever she wants to be … Ta-da!Today, Nik-Nak is a footballer!Get ready for kick off! Can you help Nik-Nak get changed into her kit, defend the goal and win...

Whether you're dodging defenders through tricky mazes, scoring goals in word searches, or bringing match day to life with your own colours, this football-themed colouring and children’s activity book is packed with fun challenges for every young fan. Packed with footie facts, quizzes, puzzles, and travel games, The Football Colouring and Activity Book is the companion for every young player...

Get ready for over 200 jokes in this official Match Attax Joke Book! Featuring jokes from every position of the pitch, this book is packed with laughs from the greatest players and mega managers across the most exciting European leagues!This hilarious collection of football jokes, puns and gags will inspire the stars of tomorrow to impress their friends and crack...

Is Zlatan Ibrahimovic your ultimate football hero? Known as one of the most prolific strikers, Zlatan is famed for his strength, precision, and stamina. Having won over 30 trophies in his football career, he has become the second most decorated active footballer in modern times. Discover how Zlatan overcame his difficult childhood in the immigrant-populated district of Rosengard and developed...

If Van Dijk is your favourite football superstar, then this is the book for you! Discover how he went from playing football in cages and in the streets in the Netherlands to being named the UEFA Men's Player of the Year in 2019. Learn how Van Dijk came to captain the Netherlands national team and become one of the strongest...

Filled with quizzes, stats and little-known facts, plus illustrated and told with all the fun of a Tom Gates novel, the Football Superstars series is perfect for young readers five and up. Is Raheem Sterling your ultimate football hero? He played his first Premier League match in 2015 and in just four years, has scored 116 goals and made 114...

Filled with quizzes, stats, and little-known facts, plus illustrated and told with all the fun of a Tom Gates novel, the Football Superstars series is perfect for young readers five and up. Is Paul Pogba your ultimate football hero? He was a key player in Juventus securing the Italian league title in 2015, a World Cup winner in 2018, and...

Filled with quizzes, stats and little-known facts, plus illustrated and told with all the fun of a Tom Gates novel, the Football Superstars series is perfect for young readers five and up. Is Sadio Mané your ultimate football hero? He was part of the Liverpool side that won the Champions League in 2019 and then the EPL in 2020. Mané...

Filled with quizzes, stats and little-known facts, plus illustrated and told with all the fun of a Tom Gates novel, the Football Superstars series is perfect for young readers five and up. Is Eden Hazard your ultimate football hero? He was one of the best footballers in the Premier League as a Chelsea player, scoring 110 goals in all competitions,...

Is Kevin De Bruyne your ultimate football hero? One of the best advanced playmakers in world football today, De Bruyne is part of the star-studded Manchester City team which has won both the EFL Cup and Premier League title. With Belgium, De Bruyne was also a third-place winner at the FIFA 2018 World Cup. Discover how De Bruyne's dedication to...

Filled with quizzes, stats and little-known facts, plus illustrated and told with all the fun of a Tom Gates novel, the Football Superstars series is perfect for young readers five and up. Is Sergio Agüero your ultimate football hero? He is the highest South American scorer in the history of the Premier League with more than 180 goals, has won...

Become an unforgettable soccer coach for kids of any age, with this complete guide Coaching Soccer For Dummies is a quick and easy reference guide for anyone who wants to start coaching youth soccer—or start coaching better. Help kids aged 5 and older to improve their skills, work together, and have fun, no matter their experience level. You'll receive a...

In God Is Round, celebrated Mexican author Juan Villoro delves into the multifaceted world of football, offering a compelling narrative that transcends the traditional boundaries of sports journalism. Villoro's richly crafted exploration of football serves as both a cultural commentary and an ode to the beautiful game that captivates billions of hearts worldwide. His journey begins with the vivid recounting...

Get ready to dive into 80 pages of fun-filled illustrations of your favourite superstars in this exciting new colouring book. Featuring footballing heroes like Ronaldo, Messi, Salah, Mbappe, Haaland and many more, you won't be able to resist bringing this wonderful selection of football players from around the world, to life and in colour. Each illustration will also be accompanied...

The behind-the-scenes look at England's blueprint to win the 2026 World Cup Written by the European Football Writer of the Year and the Chief Football Correspondent at the Sunday Times Revised and updated edition of previously published Dear England Under the stewardship of Gareth Southgate and captained by Harry Kane, a cultural transformation saw England reach two finals, a semi-final,...