Football

Author: Deary, Terry

For National Curriculum Key Stage 2

Published on 7 May 2026 by Scholastic in the United Kingdom as part of 'the Horrible Histories' series.

Paperback | 144 pages
127 x 198 x 12 | 106g

Horrible Histories finally turns its attention to the

most popular sport on Earth, football.

Read all about football's beginnings in the Middle Ages,

which involved no rules, except maybe not intentionally

killing the other side, all the way to the First World

War and its famous Christmas day match,

plus awful injuries, silly supporters and not forgetting women

in the sport. Publishing in time for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, this

book will cover everything you need to know about football's horrible

history.

fully illustrated throughout and packed with horrible

stories – with all the horribly hilarious bits included

with a fresh take on the classic Horrible

Histories style, perfect for fans old and new

the perfect series for anyone looking for a fun and informative

read

Horrible Histories has been entertaining

children and families for generations with books, TV, stage

shows, magazines, games and the brilliantly funny Horrible

Histories: the Movie - Rotten Romans.