World Cup Ready: Your Ultimate Soccer Book List

The World Cup has kicked off, and with fans flooding stadiums across the United States, Mexico and Canada, there’s no better time to dive into the story of soccer’s biggest stage. From spotlights on iconic players to its long history and behind-the-scenes moments, these standout soccer books bring the world’s game to life.

 

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A well-known voice in American soccer offers a behind-the-scenes look into Inter Miami and the impact the global phenomenon Messi had on the team’s success, as well as the rise of Major League Soccer in the United States in general.

 

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Fans of both sports and style will love this fashionable look at soccer jerseys, paired with stunning photos and insightful essays about the iconic players, unforgettable matches and the game's rich history.

 

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Happening every four years, the World Cup is one of our most iconic sporting events, raking in billions of viewers from all over the globe. Stefano Bizzoto looks back on twelve tournaments and illustrates how history is made on and off the pitch. 

 

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You can watch soccer, or you can watch it like a genius. Understand all there is to know about the most-watched sport in the world with insights from experts, including the game’s history, its hidden logic and the architecture of the playing field itself.

 

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From a soccer legend comes an inspirational story of perseverance, reliance and self-discovery. Not just a memoir, but a powerful look at sports and mental health.

 

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What gets us so excited to see athletes from all over the world compete against each other on a muddy pitch for the ultimate glory? Sports writer Simon Kuper takes us back in time to nine past World Cup tournaments to uncover the history of the sport and where it's headed next. 

 

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Go for the goal — “football” meets fandom in this gleeful celebration of the World Cup from the Men In Blazers, the hit online community of sports fans and soccer enthusiasts.

 

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The impact of soccer goes far and wide, and this is a tribute to the sport that continues to entertain and amaze. Delve into the mesmerizing lives of the athletes who keep our passion for the game alive.

 

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The World Cup is known for goals, legendary players and roaring fans, but behind the fame and glory lies a history shaped by politics, scandal and global economic power. Discover its nearly century-long story.  

 

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The soccer pitch is where legends are made — and this book has it all. Discover local histories, superstitions and traditions of 1000 iconic venues across the globe. 

 

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With Nate Kitch’s iconic illustrations and vivid stories of soccer’s greatest players, Men in Blazers bring the sport’s biggest legends to life with their signature wit and humor.

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