Mundiales – A South American History of the World Cup

A sweeping history of the World Cup told exclusively from a South American perspective. It is a story of artistry and grit, of style and symbolism – and of nations finding themselves through the beautiful game.

This compelling book reframes football's greatest spectacle around the continent that gave it myth, tragedy and glory. Read and discover:

• Footballing drama blended with political context and cultural identity, showing how South America not only hosted and won the World Cup, but also went a long way (perhaps more than any other continent) towards shaping it into the epic it is today
  
• The lowdown on every major moment – from Uruguay's Olympic triumphs in 1924 and 1928 to the canonisation of Lionel Messi in Qatar
  
• Fresh perspectives that are previously unseen in the English language, fashioned from decades of immersion and lived experience, together with research using Spanish and Portuguese sources
  
• Insider knowledge with the outsider's eye, offering depth and accessibility through a gripping narrative

With vivid storytelling and sharp analysis, this is the definitive account of South America's enduring love affair with the World Cup. Published in 2026.

Size: 162mm x 241mm – 432 pages.