The Road to the World's Most Popular Cup takes readers around the globe with a look at the countries and teams vying for soccer's ultimate prizeàthe World Cup. Each book in the series focuses on a different aspect of the pursuit of the golden trophy, from what the teams had to do to get to the World Cup, to the teams expected to be there at the very end. Discover the star players of the sport from America to Europe and the rest of the soccer world. Bring the words to life on your smartphone by scanning QR codes that link to videos of the game. The Road to the World's Most Popular Cup explores the history of the greatest soccer tournament from its beginnings all the way through what to expect in Russia 2018. Learn why so many millions around the planet believe that it is the greatest sporting event in the world.

Includes index.

Argentina -- Brazil -- Germany -- Italy -- The best of the rest.