The Football GOAT: Who is the 2026 World Cup GOAT?

Relive the best World Cup moments to choose your favourite hero and discover facts & stories for fans age 8–11

Seth Burkett author Matt Oldfield author Dan Leydon illustrator

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Walker Books Ltd

Published:7th May '26

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The Football GOAT: Who is the 2026 World Cup GOAT? cover

Relive the glory and exciting best moments from the incredible 2026 World Cup and kick off the new season with the superstar series, where you can choose which football hero is the Greatest Of All Time!

In this epic clash, 12 of England's 2026 World Cup heroes and their international rivals go head-to-head...

Written by Matt Oldfield, the multi-million bestselling author of ULTIMATE FOOTBALL HEROES and UNBELIEVABLE FOOTBALL, and Seth Burkett, EX PROFESSIONAL PLAYER.

Packed with stories, facts and stats so you can compare the GOATs across a range of categories in the Premier League, Champions League and World Cup, including:

- STRIKERS: KANE V. MBAPPÉ
- WINGERS: SAKA V. YAMAL
- ATTACKING MIDFIELDERS: BELLINGHAM V. MUSIALA
- GOALKEEPERS: PICKFORD V. MARTÍNEZ
- DEFENDERS: GUÉHI V. GABRIEL
- CENTRAL MIDFIELDERS: RICE V. VITINHA

Then decide who you think should be crowned the GOAT. It’s a tough competition – are you ready to VOTE FOR THE GOAT?

“Jam-packed with epic baller battles, awesome facts and non-stop action. Completely obsessed!” MC Grammar, author of The Adventures of Rap Kid

The perfect gift for football fans, and there’s a whole set to collect!

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Mbappé v. Haaland
Pelé v. Maradona
Kane v. Bellingham
Saka v. Yamal
Who is the 2026 World Cup GOAT?

Who is the Ultimate Premier League GOAT?

AVAILABLE TO PRE-ORDER!
The Football GOAT 2027: The Greatest Football Players of the Year

ISBN: 9781529531008

Dimensions: 196mm x 126mm x 20mm

Weight: 160g

176 pages