Pairing epic sports photography with articles from The Times and The Sunday Times archive, this volume brings together 100 of the most iconic moments from World Cup history. With striking, full-colour photograph

The ideal gift for rugby fans Pairing epic sports photography with articles from The Times and The Sunday Times archive, this volume brings together 100 of the most iconic moments from World Cup history.

Presents some of the most memorable moments in World Cup history, including shocking results, strange trivia, and game-winning goals.

With striking, full-colour photography, rarely seen archival images and sensational reporting on the action, The Times World Cup Moments tells the unofficial story of the world's largest single sporting event as it unfolded on - and off - the pitch. Featuring the greatest goals, most historic line-ups, heroic players and unforgettable controversies, these split-second moments have changed the course of World Cup history and generated a global sensation along the way. Some of the best moments from this book include: The first World Cup, Uruguay 1930 - North Korea's fairy tale, England 1966 - David Beckham's perfect free-kick, France 1998 - Brazil's golden line-up, Mexico 1970 - The infamous Hand of God, Mexico 1986 - Roger Milla's celebration, Italy 1990 - Zinedine Zidane's chipped Panenka penalty, Germany 2006 - Germany's humiliation of the hosts, Brazil 2014 - Cristiano Ronaldo's spectacular hat-trick, South Korea 2018.

The World Cup has been called The Greatest Show on Earth. And if 90 minutes plus overtime and penalties is just the sort of entertainment you like, this book is guaranteed to score. Along with a supporting cast of dodgy refs, eccentric mascots, and manic managers, there are shameful fixes, outrageous cheats, and the most unpronounceable team of all. From Uruguay 1930 to Korea-Japan 2002 and beyond--here are the famous, the infamous, and the downright bizarre.

Presents detailed descriptions of memorable games and events in World Cup history, from its inception in 1930 to the present.

Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and sentence highlighting for an engaging read aloud experience! The World Cup is international soccer's championship tournament, and it rules the global sports stage. Award-winning author Matt Doeden explores the history of international soccer and covers the World Cup's greatest moments, from the Save of the Century to Diego Maradona's Hand of God goal to the United States Women's National Team's dominance. The most shocking goals, the greatest upsets, and the fun and fanfare of soccer's biggest event are all here.