301 Epic World Cup Facts: Records, Legends and Historic Moments

301 World Cup Facts for Kids: Everything Amazing, Weird, and Wonderful About the Beautiful Game's Greatest Tournament

Did you know a dog called Pickles once saved the World Cup? Or that a goalkeeper played on with a broken neck? Or that an octopus correctly predicted eight matches in a row?

This is not your average football book.

Packed with 301 jaw-dropping facts, this is the ultimate World Cup companion for kids aged 7 to 11 who can never get enough football trivia. From the very first tournament in Uruguay in 1930 right through to the brand new 48-team World Cup in 2026, every record, every legend, every upset, and every bizarre moment is here, written in a fun, fast paced style that makes history feel like the best story you've ever heard.

Inside you'll find:

The greatest goals ever scored, including Maradona's Goal of the Century and the Hand of God
Football legends like Pelé, Messi, Maradona, and Marta, and the stories that made them icons
The biggest shocks in World Cup history, from Saudi Arabia stunning Argentina to Morocco's historic run to the semi finals
Every host nation since 1930, and the stories behind each tournament
The full story of the Women's World Cup, from its beginnings in 1991 to record breaking crowds today
Wild records, strange trivia, and stories so unbelievable you'll have to read them twice
A 20 question quiz to test what you've learned, plus a glossary of football terms every young fan should know

Whether your child is already obsessed with football or just discovering the magic of the World Cup for the first time, this book is built to be dipped into again and again. Read it cover to cover or jump straight to your favourite chapter. Every fact stands on its own, perfect for bedtime, car journeys, or those moments when you need to win an argument about who really is the greatest player of all time.

The perfect gift for any football fan. Birthdays, Christmas, World Cup season, or just because. This is the book that turns casual fans into football encyclopaedias.

Get ready to become the most fascinating person at the dinner table.