The World's Game [Yamile Saied Méndez & Andrés Landazábal]

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"!

• Publisher ‏ : ‎ Knopf Books for Young Readers
• Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 2 2026
• Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 40 pages
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 979-8217228287
• Reading age ‏ : ‎ 3 - 7 years