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The Illustrated History of Soccer: World Cup 1930-2026
Book · 2026
The Illustrated History of Soccer: World Cup 1930-2026
All agesBest for whole family★ 4.3
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Written and illustrated by Germán Aczel, this hardcover recaps the biggest moments of every World Cup from 1930 to 2026 in a bold caricature style, covering iconic players, goals, and tournament stories.
Why we picked it
The caricature art makes almost a century of World Cup history approachable for a kid who will not sit with a dense text.
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