History of the World Cup (2nd Edition)

Relive the highs and lows of every World Cup, from the inaugural competition in Uruguay in 1930 right up to Qatar 2022 and the Women's World Cup of 2023 When it comes to sport, football’s World Cup is without doubt the greatest show on Earth. Featuring the very best teams from all corners of the globe, it’s a month-long festival of football that guarantees incredible drama, great goals, star players and more, as the world’s nations battle it out to be crowned champions. In History of the World Cup, we look back at every World Cup, from the inaugural competition in Uruguay in 1930 right up to the most recent edition of the men’s tournament in Qatar in 2022. From Pelé’s arrival in 1958 and the mesmerising Brazil team of 1970 to England’s heroes of ’66, Holland’s ‘Total Football’ and Lionel Messi’s incredible performance in Qatar, we relive the memorable moments, iconic players and legendary teams from throughout the history of the most famous sporting event on the planet. We also celebrate the tournament’s individual greats and World Cup icons, including Ronaldo, Bobby Moore and Franz Beckenbauer, and get fascinating insight in interviews with the likes of Pelé and Paolo Rossi. We also run down the highs and lows of the recent 2023 Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand, as well as bringing you a brief history of the women’s tournament. Enjoy!