Matt Oldfield
Unbelievable Football: The Most Amazing World Cup Stories You Never Knew: World Book Day 2026
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Think you know everything about football? Think again!
Dive into the most unbelievable World Cup stories you never knew, in the football-packed World Book Day special, by bestselling and award-winning author Matt Oldfield.
Have you heard of . . .
* The greatest World Cup final ever, featuring the GOATs: Kylian Mbappé and Lionel Messi?
* The incredible tale of stormy seas and football-fanatic kings at the first World Cup tournament?
* The biggest upset in international football history, featuring five-time winners, Brazil?
Plus, discover the incredible stats and facts behind the greatest World Cup players, the most incredible matches, iconic hosts, super stadiums, amazing managers and more.
The World Book Day special, for football-mad kids everywhere, is the latest in the top-of-the-league series: Unbelievable Football.
*This book has not been authorised, licensed or endorsed by Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) or any associated company.
Author: Matt Oldfield
Publication Date: 12-02-2026
Format: Paperback / softback
Pages: 96
Publisher: Hachette Children's Group
Height (mm): 178
Width (mm): 111
Length (mm): 0
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