Official History of the FIFA World Cup

The only officially licensed book charting the history of the FIFA World Cup.

This official history is in its 3rd edition and is fully updated to include the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.This is the only World Cup history to be officially licensed by FIFA.The FIFA World Cup is the biggest single sports event on the planet.FIFA World Cups are the most-followed sporting events on television, with 5 billion viewers engaging with the Qatar 2022 tournament.According to FIFA.com's statistics, Qatar 2022 had almost 6 billion engagements on social media, with a 262 billion cumulative reach across all platforms.Interest in the FIFA World Cup will only continue to grow – the tournament expands to 48 teams for 2026, hosted by USA, Canada and Mexico.The Official History of the FIFA World Cup is the most authoritative and comprehensive review on the market of the 22 FIFA World Cups to have taken place since the inaugural tournament in 1930. Packed with stunning photography, exclusive interviews, unique official documents and statistics, it is a must-read for any football fan around the world. No other event in the sporting world can rival the glamour, impact, fervent following and universal appeal of the FIFA World Cup. This unique official book tells the stories behind the scenes, as well as analyzing the most famous incidents. It features the biggest stars and many previously unknown ones too, all with a unique worldwide point of view.

About the Author

The FIFA World Football Museum is based in Zurich, Switzerland. It has a permanent collection and curates special exhibitions. All its contents are exclusive. The editorial team, headed up by Creative Director David Ausseil, comprises football experts from all over the world. They handle the museum's exhibitions and publications, the FIFA Archives, the FIFA Library and Documentation Center and all of the museum's interactive and digital platforms.