Overview:
If you enjoyed the 2026 World Cup and want to learn more about the history of the tournament, then we have a book for you.
If you enjoyed the 2026 World Cup and want to learn more about the history of the tournament, then we have a book for you.
You might want to read FrontRowSoccer.com editor Michael Lewis’s book, Around the World Cup in 40 Years, An American sportswriter’s perspective.
It has history, profiles of players, coaches, and referees, and probably some off-the-beaten-path stories you might not necessarily be aware of.
You can’t enjoy the World Cup without reading Michael Lewis’ book:
Around the World Cup in 40 Years, An American sportswriter’s perspective.
Here’s how you can purchase the book:
It’s available on Amazon for $29.95, and it’s available here:
Front Row Soccer editor Michael Lewis has covered 13 World Cups (eight men, five women), seven Olympics and 28 MLS Cups. He has written about New York City FC, New York Cosmos, the New York Red Bulls and both U.S. national teams and has penned a soccer history column for the Guardian.com. Lewis, who has been honored by the Press Club of Long Island and National Soccer Coaches Association of America, is the former editor of BigAppleSoccer.com. He has written seven books about the beautiful game and has published ALIVE AND KICKING The incredible but true story of the Rochester Lancers. It is available at Amazon.com.