From last-minute goals to legendary upsets, the FIFA World Cup delivers drama like no other sports championship--and this high-interest title captures it all. Aimed at upper-elementary readers, it blends history, thrilling match highlights, and sports stats with profiles of legendary soccer players like Pelé, Diego Maradona, and Lionel Messi. Readers will explore the unforgettable moments and global impact of the world's most watched tournament, tracing the rise of soccer as the world's most beloved sport. With accessible storytelling and action-packed coverage, this narrative captures the excitement, strategy, and spectacle of "the beautiful game." From dramatic goals to global glory, the FIFA World Cup thrills soccer fans worldwide. This high-interest title for upper-elementary readers highlights history, sports stats, and legendary soccer players like Pelé, Diego Maradona, and Lionel Messi, in the world's biggest soccer championship. Index Informative sidebars Table of contents photo caption
