The World's Game

Andrés Landazábal author Yamile Saied Mendez author

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Random House USA Inc

Published:2nd Jun '26

Should be back in stock very soon

The World's Game cover

A vibrant picture book celebrating soccer and its worldwide fans, perfect for the 2026 World Cup--hosted in the US, Canada, and Mexico.

One field.
One ball.
Two teams...and a whole lot of fans!

Soccer and the World Cup bring people from all over the world together. Witness the energy, passion, and glory of the world's most popular sport, on and off the field. As one match happens in the stadium, one family gathers to watch the game at home. See the players leave it all on the field and the family watch enthusiastically on tv.

With bright, colorful art and lively dialogue, this uplifting and heartfelt story is a love letter to the sport, the fans, and the communities we make. Get ready to jump, holler, and cheer for "the beautiful game"!

"A joyful nod to soccer’s power to unite the world in one resounding goal." —Kirkus Reviews

"Méndez’s story memorializes the joy shared between communities—the electrifying and energizing sound of the world’s love of the game." —The Bulletin

ISBN: 9798217228287

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: unknown

40 pages