Fifa World Cup - Paperback

by Jim Whiting (Author)

From last-minute goals to legendary upsets, the FIFA World Cup delivers drama like no other sports championship--and this high-interest title captures it all. Aimed at upper elementary and middle school readers, it blends history, thrilling match highlights, and sports stats with profiles of legendary soccer players like Pelé, Diego Maradona, and Lionel Messi. Readers will explore the unforgettable moments and global impact of the world's most watched tournament, tracing the rise of soccer as the world's most beloved sport. With accessible storytelling and action-packed coverage, this narrative captures the excitement, strategy, and spectacle of "the beautiful game."