The Official History of the FIFA World Cup

Fully updated - includes the full story of the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar.

The Official History of the FIFA World Cup is the definitive inside story of the 22 FIFA World Cups to have taken place since the inaugural tournament in 1930. Packed with stunning photography, unique official documents and in-depth statistics, it is a must-read for any football fan around the world.

No other event in the sporting world can rival the glamour, impact, fervent following and universal appeal of the FIFA World Cup. This unique official book tells the stories behind the scenes, as well as analyzing the most famous incidents. It features the biggest stars and many previously unknown ones too, all with a unique worldwide point of view.

The FIFA Museum is based in Zurich, Switzerland. It has a permanent collection, curates special exhibitions and all of its contents are exclusive. The editorial team comprises football experts from all over the world, who handle the museum's exhibitions and publications, the FIFA Archives, the FIFA Museum Library and Documentation Center and all of the museum's interactive and digital platforms.

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