The Football GOAT: Who is the 2026 World Cup GOAT?

Celebrate the 2026 World Cup and choose the ultimate footballer! The fun biography gift book for kids aged 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 - packed with stats & stories for boys and girls who love football

Are you ready for England v. the World? 2026 England players go head-to-head with their international rivals so you can choose which team is the Greatest Of All Time! An ideal gift for football fans celebrating the 2026 World Cup, from the bestselling author ULTIMATE FOOTBALL HEROES - perfect for reluctant readers.

The new epic clash in The Football GOAT series - written by Matt Oldfield, the bestselling author of Ultimate Football Heroes, and Seth Burkett, a former professional footballer - contains loads of facts and stories about the World Cup. Compare stats and data for 12 epic player head-to-heads, including:

- STRIKERS: KANE V. MBAPPÉ
- WINGERS: SAKA V. YAMAL
- ATTACKING MIDFIELDERS: BELLINGHAM V. MUSIALA
- GOALKEEPERS: PICKFORD V. MARTÍNEZ
- DEFENDERS: GUÉHI V. GABRIEL
- CENTRAL MIDFIELDERS: RICE V. VITINHA

Then decide which team is the GREATEST OF ALL TIME! Are you ready to vote for the World Cup GOAT?

The ultimate gift for football fans this World Cup, and there’s a whole set to collect:

Messi v. Ronaldo
Mbappé v. Haaland
Pelé v. Maradona
Kane v. Bellingham
Saka v. Yamal

Contributor: Dan Leydon (Illustrated by)

Illustrator: Dan Leydon

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