Celebrate World Book Day 2026 with this football-packed special from bestselling author Matt Oldfield. Dive into the most unbelievable World Cup stories you never knew, perfect for football fans and reluctant readers looking for incredible true sports tales.

• Features unbelievable true stories from World Cup history, including the greatest final featuring Kylian Mbappé and Lionel Messi.
• Explores the tale of stormy seas and football-fanatic kings at the first World Cup tournament.
• Covers the biggest upset in international football history involving five-time winners, Brazil.
• Includes incredible stats, facts, real-life stories of famous footballers, amazing managers, and iconic hosts/stadiums.
• Written by bestselling author Matt Oldfield, perfect for young readers and reluctant readers.
• Exclusive World Book Day special edition from the top-of-the-league series: Unbelievable Football.

• Author: Matt Oldfield
• Illustrator: Ollie Mann
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Print Length: 96 pages
• Reading Age: 8 years and up
• Dimensions: 110mm x 178mm x 8mm (11 x 17.8 x 0.8 cm)
• Weight: 60g
• Publication Date: February 12, 2026
• ISBN-10: 1526367823
• ISBN-13: 978-1526367822

If you are looking for amazing sports stories for kids filled with football facts, this book delivers incredible content for young readers.