Soccer Reads Ahead of the World Cup

By Sara Eslami | June 10 2026 | Adult

The World Cup starts on Thursday, June 11th. In honor of the beautiful game, here are seven wonderful soccer books to get you and your customers in team spirit!

Men in Blazers Present Encyclopedia Blazertannica
Men in Blazers Present Encyclopedia Blazertannica
Roger Bennett, Michael Davies
9781101875988
Soccer has been America's Sport of the Future since 1972. Propelled by the rise of the World Cup, Premier League, the glory of the United States Women's National Team, Lionel Messi's DemiGod-esque talent and repeat exposure to Cristiano Ronaldo's preening abs, that Future has finally arrived.
$27.95 US
May 15, 2018
Hardcover
224 Pages
Knopf
US, Canada, Open Mkt
  • Humor
  • Humor
  • Nonfiction > Sports
  • Nonfiction > Sports
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The History of the World in 12 Soccer Matches
The History of the World in 12 Soccer Matches
Stefano Bizzotto
9781685892296
An epic tale of war, revolution, economic crisis, and social transformation told through the story of twelve historic soccer games, with a gallery of unexpected heroes, thwarted tragedies, and stunning, world-changing results . . .
$28.99 US
May 26, 2026
Hardcover
256 Pages
Melville House
World
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The Striker and the Clock
The Striker and the Clock
Georgia Cloepfil
9780593714881
An illuminating perspective on the life of an athlete and the pursuit of excellence outside the spotlight.
$27.00 US
Jul 16, 2024
Hardcover
208 Pages
Riverhead Books
US, Canada, Open Mkt
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Diego Maradona: The Last Interview
Diego Maradona: The Last Interview
9781612199733
A series of provocative, moving and illuminating interviews with (arguably) the greatest soccer player ever...
$17.99 US
Oct 25, 2022
Paperback
176 Pages
Melville House
World
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My Beautiful Sisters
My Beautiful Sisters
Khalida Popal
9780806544526
Argo meets The Bookseller of Kabul in this incredible memoir from the Afghan women’s soccer pioneer turned activist and feminist icon who has helped save more than 350 female soccer players from the dangerous rule of the Taliban. “Riveting, heart-wrenching and incredibly important . . . an inspirational story for girls and women everywhere.” —MALALA YOUSAFZAI, Nobel Peace Prize laureate A 2025 GREAT GROUP READS SELECTION BY THE WOMEN’S NATIONAL BOOK ASSOCIATION A story of survival, sisterhood and the fight for feminism in the age of the Taliban.
$29.00 US
May 27, 2025
Hardcover
224 Pages
Citadel
US, Canada, Open Mkt
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One Life
One Life
Emma Brockes, Megan Rapinoe
9781984881182
Megan Rapinoe, Olympic gold medalist and two-time Women's World Cup champion, has become a galvanizing force for social change; here, she urges all of us to take up the mantle, with actions big and small, to continue the fight for justice and equality
$18.00 US
Sep 07, 2021
Paperback
240 Pages
Penguin Books
World
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Masters of Modern Soccer
Masters of Modern Soccer
Grant Wahl
9780307408617
NOW IN PAPERBACK: In Masters of Modern Soccer, Sports Illustrated writer Grant Wahl asks: How do some of the game's smartest figures master the craft of soccer? By profiling players in every key position (American phenomenon Christian Pulisic, Mexican superstar Javier "Chicharito" Hernández, Belgium's Vincent Kompany, Spain's Xabi Alonso, Germany's Manuel Neuer) and management (Belgium coach Roberto Martínez and Borussia Dortmund sporting director Michael Zorc), Wahl reveals how elite players and coaches strategize on and off the field and execute in high pressure game situations.
$19.00 US
Apr 30, 2019
Paperback
272 Pages
Crown
US, Canada, Open Mkt
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