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The best World Cup books to brush up on your football knowledge ahead of the 2022 tournament

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It's not long now until the world sees its first-ever winter World Cup kick-off in Qatar on November 20. So, why not brush up on your knowledge or immerse yourself in the most captivating stories on World Cups of the past?

Whether it's the stunning England World Cup victory in 1966 or the rise of African Football's prevalence in the tournament - we've got you covered. We've also found some great photography-led options for those of you that prefer to transport back to previous matches through imagery.

Now is the perfect time to get into the World Cup frame of mind. With the clock ticking down on this year's tournament, tap into what the trophy means and the history of some of the most entertaining matches in football history. If you prefer to listen to your books rather than read them, Audible offers a 30-day free trial for new customers, giving you access to many of the titles included on this list.

On that note, here are our top 12 World Cup football books to read right now.