Horrible Histories: Football finally turns its attention to the most popular sport on Earth. Read all about football’s beginnings in the Middle Ages, which involved no rules, except perhaps for not intentionally killing the other side, all the way to the First World War and its famous Christmas day match.

Discover awful injuries, silly supporters, and the role of women in the sport. To celebrate the 2026 FIFA World Cup, this book covers everything you need to know about football’s horrible history.