The World Game
Soccer Circles the Globe
Illustrator: Phung Nguyen Quang
Binding: Hardcover
Age 5+
Sporting Stories
An action-packed celebration of kids playing soccer around the globe and a perfect tie-in for the 2026 World Cup
Thwaack! Whummpp! Klangg! Follow a fast-paced soccer game around the globe, moving to a new location with each turn of the page. The game begins in early morning in Chicago, USA, and spans time zones, with a nighttime matchup in Shenzhen, China; an early evening game in Kochi, India; and midafternoon match in Lagos, Nigeria. Action-packed text and vibrant illustrations will keep readers hooked until the final goooooooooal!
Creators
John Coy is the author of the picture books Strong to the Hoop, Around the World, Hoop Genius, Game Changer, and Their Great Gift. He lives in Minneapolis and visits schools nationally and internationally.
Phùng Nguyên Quang is a children book author and illustrator based in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. His work is inspired by the cultural and traditional of Vietnam and South Asia.
