
The FIFA World Cup Pop-Up Book by Daniel Melamud
AS FEATURED ON THAT PETER CROUCH PODCAST. Celebrate nearly a century of football history with The Official FIFA World Cup Pop-Up Book an extraordinary interactive collector's edition that brings the world's greatest tournament to life in spectacular three dimensions. Created in collaboration with FIFA and featuring rare material from the FIFA archives, this stunning large-format book is packed with breathtaking pop-ups, interactive features and more than 500 full-colour images. From the first FIFA World Cup in Uruguay in 1930 to the greatest finals, legendary players and iconic stadiums, every page celebrates the moments that have defined the beautiful game. Perfect for football fans of all ages, collectors and families, this immersive keepsake is more than a coffee table book it's an experience you'll return to again, and again. Inside you'll discover: 20 spectacular pop-up scenes, including Wembley Stadium, the Maracana and Mexico City's legendary World Cup Azteca stadium. A life-sized replica FIFA World Cup Trophy and winners' medals. An interactive penalty shootout you can play. Rare archive material from FIFA, the FIFA Museum, La Gazzetta dello Sport and Sports Illustrated. A rarely seen referee's report, replica red and yellow cards, vintage World Cup matchday programs, replica memorabilia and collectible booklets. More than 500 full-colour images, plus 4 interactive wheels, 9 IMAGE PACKED booklets and a full-size 2026 FIFA WORLD CUP OFFICIAL poster. Put your own all-star team on the field with pop-ups of World Cup legends. Fascinating facts about soccer icons: Mbappe, Messi, Vinicius Jr, Kane, Haaland, Pulisic, Baggio, and Ronaldo. Whether you're searching for the perfect football gift, a unique FIFA World Cup collectible or a spectacular book to share across generations, The Official FIFA World Cup Pop-Up Book is the ultimate celebration of the beautiful game.
Daniel Melamud is an award-winning author, editor, and book designer. His work has been featured in the New York Times, WSJ, and The Guardian. He is the author of This Is Football, This Is Cricket (Wisden Book of the Year and Telegraph Sports Book Awards Illustrated Book of the Year), and Pulisic (Foreword Reviews Book of the Year award winner and shortlisted in the Sunday Times Sports Book Awards). Jim Trecker is a veteran of international and domestic soccer, having served as an executive with World Cup USA 1994, the United States Soccer Federation, the 2002 World Cup Korea/Japan, and numerous other world-class events. He has been a collaborator on several soccer books and has served as historian to the National Soccer Hall of Fame, from whom he received the Colin Jose Award for his half-century of contributions to the game as a media professional.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780789346650 |
| ISBN 10 | 0789346656 |
| Title | The FIFA World Cup Pop-Up Book |
| Author | Daniel Melamud |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Universe Publishing |
| Year published | 2026-05-19 |
| Number of pages | 12 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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