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The World's Game

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Soccer on the field and at home

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Soccer on the field and at home

The World’s Game pairs the action of a soccer match with a family watching from home, connecting the stadium and the living room through a shared game. Its picture-book celebration reaches beyond the players to the fans and communities gathered around soccer worldwide, with the 2026 World Cup as a timely backdrop. The focus is on the collective experience of following a match—on the field and together in front of the television.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Children ages 4–8 interested in soccer or sports.
  • Young readers who enjoy stories about families watching and cheering for a game.
  • A choice for introducing soccer’s worldwide following through a picture book.

Themes

Soccer and the World CupFans and communityFamily shared experiences

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Book overview

A vibrant picture book celebrating soccer and its worldwide fans, perfect for the 2026 World Cup--hosted in the US, Canada, and Mexico.

One field.
One ball.
Two teams...and a whole lot of fans!

Soccer and the World Cup bring people from all over the world together. Witness the energy, passion, and glory of the world's most popular sport, on and off the field. As one match happens in the stadium, one family gathers to watch the game at home. See the players leave it all on the field and the family watch enthusiastically on tv.

With bright, colorful art and lively dialogue, this uplifting and heartfelt story is a love letter to the sport, the fans, and the communities we make. Get ready to jump, holler, and cheer for "the beautiful game"!
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