The Fifa World Cup Pop-Up Book

A gloriously fun, interactive pop-up journey through the FIFA World Cup--bringing to life the drama, players, and unforgettable moments of the world's most popular sporting event.

Experience the world's greatest sporting spectacle like never before in this extraordinary pop-up book. Bursting with energy, color, and movement, this immersive celebration of soccer's most iconic tournament leaps off the page. Each spread transforms into a dazzling three-dimensional scene: Wembley, Mexico City, and the Maracan stadiums in glorious detail; a life-sized World Cup trophy and winners' medals; an interactive penalty shootout; celebratory fans raising the game; and legendary players, coaches, and teams who have made soccer history. From the first kick-off in 1930 to unforgettable finals that united billions of viewers around the globe, the story of the World Cup unfolds in spectacular pop-up form with twenty pop-ups, four wheels, nine booklets, and a poster.

Young-at-heart readers will delight in pulling tabs, lifting flaps, and discovering surprises hidden in every corner, while devoted fans will appreciate the wealth of details--from a rarely-seen referee report to vintage tickets, matchday programs, and personal recollections from tournament winners. Replica medals, red and yellow cards, newspaper and magazine headlines, and the handwritten Laws of the Game will delight collectors and historians. With more than 500 full-color images, intricate paper engineering, and engaging text, the book captures not only the game itself but also the culture, atmosphere, and passion that make the World Cup the pinnacle of global sport.

A perfect gift for soccer enthusiasts of all ages and collectors of unique sports memorabilia, this book is both playful and informative--a trove of unique information and objects from FIFA's archives, the FIFA Museum, La Gazzetta dello Sport, Sports Illustrated and other sources. This is an extraordinary keepsake that brings the joy of the beautiful game into your hands, ready to unfold again and again.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0789346656
• ISBN13: 9780789346650
• Release Date: May 2026
• Publisher: Rizzoli Universe
• Length: 12 Pages
• Weight: 2.69 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.9" x 11.2" x 11.4"