This is the ultimate guide for any football fan who wants to know everything about the "beautiful game" – from World Cup winners to football skills and techniques.

Whether you are a keen player, a lifelong supporter, or an armchair football manager, this book illustrates every aspect of the world's most popular sport. The Football Book reveals the story behind the game – from its 150-plus-year history to coverage of the build-up to the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America.

Bold artworks and jargon-free text profile the roles of players, equipment, team formations, strategies, and individual skills, while maps, kit colours, quotes, facts, and stats give you the low-down on national teams, famous club sides, and iconic players, as well as the greatest and most popular competitions around the world.

Packed with everything there is to know about the sport, it is the ultimate book for footie fans young and old.