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The must-have, everything-you-need-to-know soccer book: This illustrated encyclopedia covers everything from the basic rules of play to the best players and teams, and even includes comics featuring a ragtag squad of soccer-playing animals! Soccer-obsessed kids will love this fun and funny history of the most popular sport in the world. Just in time for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, this astonishing book has everything you need to know about soccer, including: The best players and the best teams of all time The most exciting goals, greatest saves, and most agonizing losses The World Cup and other international competitions The rules of the game for newbies (what the heck is offside?) Fun facts and step-by-step instructions for victory dance celebrations Readers will love learning the stories behind the sport’s most memorable moments; exciting photos and graphics make this a thrilling read. Bonus content inc