The complete, official, fully authorised history of the greatest sporting event on the planet: the FIFA World Cup.

Fully updated to include the full, unforgettable story of FIFA World Cup 2026.

The Official History of the FIFA World Cup is the definitive authorised story of all 23 editions of the FIFA World Cup - from the inaugural tournament in 1930 to the 2026 edition held across Canada, Mexico and the United States. Packed with stunning photography, rare documents and memorabilia from the FIFA Museum collection, and in-depth statistics for every tournament, this is a must-read for any football fan around the world.

No other event in the sporting world can rival the glamour, impact, fervent following and universal appeal of the FIFA World Cup. Produced in collaboration with the FIFA Museum in Zurich, this unique official book draws on a century of football history to relive the iconic moments, unforgettable goals and legendary players that have lit up the biggest stage in world football.