The Official History of the FIFA World Cup™

The official, fully authorised history of the greatest sporting event on the planet: the FIFA World Cup™. Now fully updated and including the full low-down on Qatar 2022™. The Official History of the FIFA World Cup™ is the definitive inside story of the 22 editions of the FIFA World Cup that have taken place since the inaugural instalment in 1930. It is packed with stunning photography, unique official documents and in-depth statistics. No other event in the sporting world can rival the glamour, impact, fervent following and universal appeal surrounding the FIFA World Cup. This official book tells the stories behind the scenes and analyses the most iconic incidents. It features the biggest stars and many previously unknown ones too, all with a unique worldwide point of view.