How Soccer Explains the World: An Unlikely Theory of Globalization

“Step aside Tom Friedman, Sam Huntington, and Amy Chua. Franklin Foer’s dark and witty tale of the soccer world reveals the meaning of globalization in all its joys and horrors.”—Robert Kagan

Just in time for the 2026 World Cup in North America—a reissue of the bestselling sports classic, featuring a new preface from the author.

With the 2026 World Cup in all three nations of North America, the power and scope of soccer has truly become global. In this remarkably insightful, wide-ranging work...