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Christian's Soccer Superpowers
Christian Pulisic, Marta Kissi
U.S. Men's Soccer's Captain America, Christian Pulisic, tells a story of focus, determination, and most of all, confidence--all the soccer superpowers you need! Just in time for the 2026 World Cup!
Christian loves to play soccer. The whoosh of the wind, the bounce of the ball, the ripple of the net—he can hardly wait to join a team! But when the kids on the field all seem bigger and stronger than he is, Christian is suddenly afraid. What if he’s not good enough to play? Will his greatest dream turn out to be his worst nightmare? Or will he find a way to win the day by using the most important soccer superpower of them all?
US Men’s National Soccer Team star Christian Pulisic delivers a fast-footed and fun story about believing in yourself and making your dreams come true.
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96 Facts About FIFA
Arie Kaplan, Risa Rodil
The ultimate fact book and journal about the world’s premier authority on soccer and its biggest tournaments, like the World Cup.
Packed with fun facts, quick quizzes, and bonus pages for journaling, this is a must-have for anyone wanting to know more about the international governing body of soccer and some of the sport’s best players, including Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Kylian Mbappé, Mia Hamm, Marta Vieira da Silva, and Pelé.
What Is the World Cup?
Bonnie Bader, Who HQ, Stephen Marchesi
GOOOAAAAAL! Get ready for a front-row seat at the world's most-watched sporting event--the World Cup.
Every four years, thirty-two of the best men's soccer teams from across the globe compete for the title of FIFA World Cup winner. Over one billion people tuned in worldwide to watch the final game of the 2014 competition, making the World Cup the most widely viewed sporting event in the world, exceeding even the Summer Olympics! This book takes a look back at what has changed since the first tournament in 1930 and what lies ahead for the most popular sport in the world.
What Is the Women's World Cup?
Gina Shaw, Who HQ, Ted Hammond
Gooaal! Soccer fans, get your game on with this book about one of the biggest tournaments in women’s sports.
The first international women's soccer match was in 1881, but the Women's World Cup didn't become official until 1991 -- 110 years later! Read about the courageous, soccer-loving women who worked hard to have a World Cup of their own in this addition to the Who HQ series. Young readers will learn about the history of women's soccer, star players, and iconic wins! From Team USA's record-breaking four championships to Japan's inspiring win in 2011, this book is full of heartwarming and exciting stories about incredible athletes across decades!
