Our team spirit and passion for soccer can inspire action for a more sustainable future on - and off - the pitch.
Publishing in advance of the 2026 World Cup, One Goal is a timely look at how soccer players, organizations, clubs and fans are taking action to do better for the planet.
A college pitch in Nigeria uses the kinetic energy of players running over special tiles to power the field's floodlights. South Africa uses local soccer fields to collect, store and clean rainwater for drinking. China built a high-speed bullet train to run between cities during the Asian Games, side-stepping high-emission air travel. Thousands of Belgian fans cycle to games instead of driving. New regulations about water breaks and game cancellations have been put into play to protect players from extreme heat.
From "drag and drop" stadiums, to seats made from recycled fish nets, to plant-based game-day food, soccer has an opportunity to lead by example and convince the global community that, by working together, we can create a better future. Includes a game plan of how readers can help, too.
Key Text Features
illustrations
author's note
bibliography
definitions
explanation
facts
further reading
glossary
introduction
Correlates to the Common Core States Standards in English Language Arts:
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.4.7
Interpret information presented visually, orally, or quantitatively (e.g., in charts, graphs, diagrams, time lines, animations, or interactive elements on Web pages) and explain how the information contributes to an understanding of the text in which it appears.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.5.3
Explain the relationships or interactions between two or more individuals, events, ideas, or concepts in a historical, scientific, or technical text based on specific information in the text.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.6.6
Determine an author's point of view or purpose in a text and explain how it is conveyed in the text.
A timely look at how soccer players, organizations, clubs and fans are taking action to do better for the planet.
• THE BEAUTIFUL GAME: Soccer is the world's most popular sport, making the environmental initiatives described in One Goal incredible opportunities to effect change and protect the planet, and inspiring young readers to take action in the fight against climate change.
• POSITIVE AND PROACTIVE: Taken from real-life examples that are having a positive environmental impact around the world, the initiatives detailed in One Goal are innovative and inspiring. The back matter provides even more ideas for what young sports fans can do to make a difference.
• WORLD CUP 2026: The release of this book will coincide with the long-anticipated 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada, Mexico and the United States.
illustrations;author's note;bibliography;definitions;explanation;facts;further reading;glossary;introduction
