{"product_id":"the-fifa-world-cup-pop-up-book-hardcover","title":"The Fifa World Cup Pop-Up Book - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eDaniel Melamud\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor), \u003cb\u003eGianni Infantino\u003c\/b\u003e (Foreword by), \u003cb\u003eWenger\u003c\/b\u003e (Contribution by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA 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.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eExperience 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 Maracanã 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eYoung-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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA 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, \u003ci\u003eLa Gazzetta dello Sport\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eSports Illustrated\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDaniel Melamud\u003c\/b\u003e is an award-winning author, editor, and book designer. His work has been featured in the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eWSJ \u003c\/i\u003eand the \u003ci\u003eGuardian\u003c\/i\u003e. He is the author of \u003ci\u003eThis Is Football\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThis Is Cricket \u003c\/i\u003e(Wisden Book of the Year and Telegraph Sports Book Awards Illustrated Book of the Year), and \u003ci\u003ePulisic \u003c\/i\u003e(Foreword Reviews' Book of the Year award winner and shortlisted in the Sunday Times Sports Book Awards).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eGianni Infantino\u003c\/b\u003e is the President of FIFA. \u003cb\u003eArsène Wenger \u003c\/b\u003eis currently FIFA's Chief of Global Football Development, after a long career as one of the world's most successful managers. \u003cb\u003eYouri Djorkaeff\u003c\/b\u003e won the World Cup as a player for France in 1998 and is Senior Football Advisor to FIFA. \u003cb\u003eJill Ellis\u003c\/b\u003e coached the United States Women's National Team to World Cup championships in 2015 and 2019 and is Chief Football Officer of FIFA. \u003cb\u003eRoberto Baggio\u003c\/b\u003e played for Italy in the 1990, 1994, and 1998 World Cups. \u003cb\u003eMarco Fazzone\u003c\/b\u003e is the Director of the FIFA Museum. \u003cb\u003eSimon Kuper\u003c\/b\u003e writes for the \u003ci\u003eFinancial Times\u003c\/i\u003e and is the award-winning author of \u003ci\u003eFootball Against the Enemy\u003c\/i\u003e and co-author of \u003ci\u003eSoccernomics.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cb\u003eJim Trecker\u003c\/b\u003e was an executive at World Cup USA 1994, the United States Soccer Federation, and the World Cup Korea\/Japan 2002.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.86 x 11.42 x 11.24 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 19, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52107570250029,"sku":"9780789346650","price":44.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/3185\/6429\/files\/yW9c9w2PNP9780789346650.webp?v=1780440616","url":"https:\/\/ishookbooks.com\/products\/the-fifa-world-cup-pop-up-book-hardcover","provider":"iShook Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}