Immortal Moments: The World Cup
Written By: Rick Barba
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The World Cup truly has it all: prodigious goals, dramatic decisions, upset victories, shocking scandals, and so much more. This beautiful coffee-table book covers every moment of it in a collection of striking photos—from the very first tournament in 1930 all the way to 2022’s prophetic victory for the all-time great Lionel Messi.

As football fans eagerly anticipate the iconic moments to come during the next World Cup in 2026, this book will offer a pulse-pounding window to the legendary memories of the past, such as Uruguay’s 1930 coronation as inaugural host-champions, Brazil’s legendary 1970 squad, 1986’s Goal of the Century by Diego Maradona, Zinedine Zidane’s infamous headbutt in 2006, and many more.

THE ICONS: The World Cup is the greatest tournament in the world’s greatest sport. Find out which players and moments have stood out as legends among icons!

FROM TOTAL FOOTBALL TO JOGA BONITO: Go further into World Cup history than ever before with essential anecdotes, compelling recounts, and stunning photographs featuring the greatest national team squads and international football legends!

2026 WORLD CUP: There is no better way to get ready for 2026 than by delving into the World Cup’s rich heritage and celebrating a one-of-a-kind sporting tradition.

LASTING QUALITY: This hardcover coffee-table book provides a truly deluxe experience with full-color photography of the highest caliber and a design firmly entrenched in the football tradition. Crafted with care, expect this volume to last another 22 World Cups. 

Format: Hardcover
Publication Date: 6/16/2026
ISBN: 9798886639995
Pages: 368
Trim Size: 9.25 x 12

  • About the Author 
  • Press
Rick Barba, Author: Rick Barba, a graduate of the University of Iowa Writers’ Workshop, is the most prolific author of companion books for gaming of all types, with more than 130 titles and a combined 14 million copies in print. In addition, he played Division 1 soccer at Santa Clara University and coached youth soccer in Colorado for years, earning his US Soccer National “D” Coaching License in the process.
Rick has also published several fiction and “lore book” titles for popular movie and videogame franchises, including two novels – The Delta Anomaly and The Gemini Agent – based on the J. J. Abrams cinematic reboot of Star Trek.

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