The Making of the FIFA World Cup
75 of the Most Memorable, Celebrated, and Shocking Moments in the History of Football's Greatest Tournament
Will be published approx. on 16. February 2026
Book
Paperback/Softback
256 pages
978-1-83680-244-0 (ISBN)
Description
The Making of the FIFA World Cup takes us on a fast-paced trip through the history of football's biggest tournament, with a comprehensive collection of the World Cup's defining moments. Filled with unforgettable episodes such as England's 1966 triumph and Maradona's 'Hand of God', the book transports us to the World Cup's most important flashpoints, recounting each moment and the story behind it. It also puts some of the World Cup's quirkiest events under the microscope: whether it's Zaire's bizarre defence of a free kick against Brazil in 1974 or a scruffy collie dog locating the stolen World Cup trophy under a car in London. From the greatest goals to the biggest controversies, from the funniest moments to the most memorable matches, The Making of the FIFA World Cup gives you an in-depth look at why the competition is sport's most-watched event - through the moments that make it so dramatic, popular and irresistibly exciting.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Hove
United Kingdom
Dimensions
Height: 129 mm
Width: 197 mm
Thickness: 26 mm
Weight
344 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-83680-244-0 (9781836802440)
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Jack Davies
The Making of the FIFA World Cup
75 of the Most Memorable, Celebrated, and Shocking Moments in the History of Football's Greatest Tournament
Book
10/2022
Pitch Publishing Ltd
€26.50
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Person
The Making of the FIFA World Cup is Jack Davies's debut book. A keen Everton fan, Jack has previously worked as a journalist based in Merseyside and York. He now works for Channel 4 Television.