• The definitive list of 50 key World Cup matches over the
past 18 tournaments and why fans should watch them
• Tells the reader why each game is so important in World
Cup history, discussing both the lead-up and legacy as well
as the match itself
• Covers the greatest World Cup matches, the outstanding
players, and famous controversies
• Dominic has written on football for acclaimed journal These Football Times
Fifty Great World Cup Matches—and Why You Should Watch Them! is a highly entertaining guide to the most memorable matches of the last 13 tournaments, from West Germany 1974 to Qatar 2022, analysing 50 great games. Each match is discussed in detail, including the events leading up to it and its legacy. Written in an engaging style, the book brings to life the thrilling match-ups, the legendary players, and the surrounding controversies, immersing the reader in every tournament. For those who remember the games, the book will revive fond memories and provide a fresh perspective, while readers who do not
are in for a treat in discovering for the first time a plethora of magical World Cup moments. This fascinating book will give you a deeper appreciation of the great teams and players and how they fit into the World Cup narrative of the last 50 years, reminding you why the World Cup is the greatest football competition on Earth.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Dominic Hougham’s work has been published to popular acclaim by These Football Times and The Football Pink. Driven by a deep passion for football’s World Cup, he decided to share his love of the tournament with others in this, his first book. It provides context for 50 key games, assessing the importance and legacy of each of them.
Publisher: Pitch Publishing Ltd
Publication: June 10, 2024
Price: £12.00
ISBN 13: 9781801507240
Format: 222mm x 144mm
Binding: Hardback
Extent: 368 pages
