Grab your gear and join your team to get ready for an action-packed trip around the world and onto the soccer field! Explore the history of the beautiful game, get the low down on major tournaments and leagues, then travel to stand-out stadiums and meet some of the world's top teams and superstar players.

Includes index.

Play soccer! -- A world of soccer -- The field -- Follow the bouncing ball! -- Stadiums -- FIFA -- Confederations -- Continental cups -- The Men's World Cup -- Hosting the World Cup -- The Women's World Cup -- Soccer in Asia -- Superstars of Asia -- Soccer in Africa -- Superstars of Africa -- Soccer in Europe -- Superstars of Europe-- Today's stars: Europe -- UEFA Champions League -- Soccer in North America -- Superstars of North America -- Today's stars: North America -- Soccer in South America -- Superstars of South America -- Today's stars: South America -- Copa Libertadores -- Soccer in Oceania -- Superstars of Oceania -- Other ways to play -- Goal!