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Soccer fever is here! What better time to brush up on all your soccer skills and trivia with these nonfiction titles ahead of the 2026 World Cup?

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  • Soccer fans can learn everything from perfecting their first touch to scoring the winning goal - with plenty of freestyling along the way.
    Book, 2026London : Usborne Publishing Limited, 2026. — J 796.33407 DAY
  • The World Game

    Soccer Circles the Globe

    Coy, John, 1958-
    Thwaack! Whummpp! Klangg! From a park in the United States to a pitch in India, from the seaside in Nigeria to a stadium in Uruguay, there's one game that brings the world together. Whether you call it football, soccer, or any other name, it's the…
    Book, 2026Minneapolis : Carolrhoda Books, [2026] — J 796.334 COY
  • The World's Best Soccer Book!

    Everything You Need to Know About Soccer!

    Ulane, Paul
    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!
    Book, 2026San Francisco : Chronicle Books, [2026] — J 796.33403 ULA
  • Soccerology

    Unbelievable Facts and Stories About the Beautiful Game

    Sylvester, Kevin
    Uncover everything you never knew about the beautiful game in this full colour, illustrated soccer compendium--from the science of a perfect backspin to soccer heroes who changed the sport forever.
    Book, 2026Toronto : Annick Press, [2026] — J 796.334 SYL
  • The Ultimate Unofficial World Cup Book

    Legends, Stats, and Stories From Soccer's Biggest Game

    Barbo, Maria S.
    From star players and powerhouse teams to historic moments and record-breaking stats, this action-packed book is filled with full-colour photos, fun facts, and must-know trivia.
    Book, 2026New York, NY : HarperPop, [2026] — BIOG J 796.33466 BAR
  • The Soccer Encyclopedia

    Facts, Stats, Players, Teams, Skills and Tactics, Competitions

    Gifford, Clive
    Discover everything you need to know about soccer with this fully updated edition of The Soccer Encyclopedia.
    Book, 2026London : Kingfisher, 2026. — J 796.33403 GIF
  • Learn about the history of soccer, top moments in the game, and some of the greatest players of all time.
    Easy Reader, 2025New York, NY : DK Publishing, 2025. — EASY 796.334 BER
  • Soccer is on the rise in Canada. Its men's national team has had its ups and downs while the women's team has grown into a global powerhouse. Learn about Canada's biggest victories on the pitch and about the stars that have made them happen.
    Book, 2026Minneapolis : Lerner Publications, [2026] — J 796.33466 STA