England

Score a goal with soccer fans age 12 and up in this new Creative Sports series. Since the first FIFA World Cup in 1930, only eight nations have won the coveted championship! Each upper-elementary title introduces the history of one of these national teams, where it plays home games, its big rivals, its star players and coaches, and its World Cup appearances and wins. England is the birthplace of soccer. Led by soccer legends Bobby Charlton and Bobby Moore and coach Alf Ramsey, the "Three Lions" won the FIFA World Cup in 1966. They were fourth in 1990 and 2018, and they have appeared in a total of 16 World Cups. This upper-elementary title follows Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham, and their teammates as they strive to recapture the world soccer title. Vibrant layouts spotlight players of different eras, and an "About the Team" section recaps important facts. Includes a glossary and index.