A sweeping history of the World Cup told exclusively from a South American perspective. With a foreword by leading football historian David Goldblatt, and written by Tim Vickery, the BBC's voice of South American football, alongside academic Mark Biram, this book reframes the tournament through the continent that gave it myth, tragedy and glory. Blending artistry with grit, style with symbolism, it explores how nations across South America have found identity and meaning through the beautiful game. More than simply hosting and winning the World Cup, the continent helped shape it into the global epic it is today. Inside you will discover:
- Footballing drama set against political upheaval and cultural transformation, revealing how South America's influence has defined the competition - Every major moment, from Uruguay's Olympic triumphs in 1924 and 1928 to Lionel Messi's crowning achievement in Qatar - Insightful analysis delivered through vivid storytelling, combining insider expertise with accessible narrative This is a compelling account of South America's enduring love affair with the World Cup, and a definitive perspective on how the continent helped create football's greatest spectacle.
