Unbelievable Football: The Most Amazing World Cup Stories You Never Knew: World Book Day 2026

Unbelievable Football: The Most Amazing World Cup Stories You Never Knew: World Book Day 2026 by Matt Oldfield is a World Book Day 2026 special focused on World Cup stories and football facts. This edition is presented as a football-packed World Book Day title for young readers.

Key details

• World Book Day 2026 special edition
• Written by bestselling author Matt Oldfield
• Centres on World Cup stories, stats and facts
• Includes illustrations alongside football information
• Features real-life stories about famous footballers

Synopsis

This World Book Day special brings together a selection of World Cup stories described as surprising and little-known. It highlights moments such as a World Cup final featuring Kylian Mbappé and Lionel Messi, an early tournament story involving stormy seas and football-fanatic kings, and a major international upset connected with Brazil.

Alongside the stories, the book includes stats and facts about World Cup players, matches, hosts, stadiums and managers, with additional football information and illustrations aimed at young readers.