"No other event in the sporting world can rival the glamour, impact, fervent following and universal appeal of the FIFA World Cup. Packed with painstakingly researched stories, hundreds of action photographs, and including never-before-published official documents and memorabilia from the FIFA World Football Museum, this authoritative book tells that complete story of all 21 editions of the FIFA World Cup. Fully revised and updated to include Russia 2018, The Official History of the FIFA World Cup explores the tournament in unparalleled depth, offering insights into the players, coaches and fans who have taken part at each event. Inside you'll find detailed match reports, comprehensive results and statistics, and reviews of the many innovations that have helped football develop into the best-loved sport on the planet. for every fan of the beautiful game, this is the definitive story of the tournament that has captured the world's imagination like no other."--Publisher.