Unbelievable Football: The Most Amazing World Cup Stories You Never Knew

World Book Day 2026
Discover the most unbelievable World Cup stories you never knew, in the football-packed World Book Day special, by bestselling and award-winning author Matt Oldfield.

Celebrate World Book Day 2026 and dive into the most unbelievable World Cup stories you never knew, in the football-packed World Book Day special, by bestselling author Matt Oldfield. Perfect for football fans and reluctant readers.

Have you heard of .

* The greatest World Cup final ever, featuring the GOATs: Kylian Mbappé and Lionel Messi?
* The incredible tale of stormy seas and football-fanatic kings at the first World Cup tournament?
* The biggest upset in international football history, featuring five-time winners, Brazil?

Plus, discover the incredible stats and facts behind the greatest World Cup players, the most incredible matches, iconic hosts, super stadiums, amazing managers and more.

The exclusive World Book Day special, for football-mad kids everywhere, is the latest in the top-of-the-league series: Unbelievable Football.

*This book has not been authorised, licensed or endorsed by Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) or any associated company.

Contributor: Ollie Mann (Illustrated by)

Illustrator: Ollie Mann

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