The World Cup Files

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The World Cup Files Publisher's summary

Before the World Cup became the biggest sporting event on Earth, it was just an idea. In The World Cup Files Chapter 1: 1930–1966, listeners travel back to the earliest days of football's greatest tournament — from the very first World Cup in Uruguay to England's unforgettable triumph at Wembley.

Open the files on the tournaments that started it all: the long sea journeys, the strange formats, the political pressure, the shocking upsets, the record-breaking matches, and the heroes who became legends.

Meet the one-armed player who scored in the first ever final. Discover how a dog saved the stolen World Cup trophy. Relive Brazil's heartbreak at the Maracanã, Pelé's incredible arrival on the world stage, and the famous final where some people were on the pitch before it was all over.

Packed with dramatic true stories, crazy facts and unforgettable moments, this is World Cup history told for curious young listeners, football fans, and families who love the beautiful game.

Inside you'll discover:

How the first World Cup began
Why politics shaped the early tournaments
The heartbreak of Brazil 1950
The Miracle of Bern
Pelé's teenage World Cup breakthrough
England's famous 1966 victory
And loads of wild facts from football history

Perfect for football-mad kids and families getting ready for the next World Cup.

The World Cup Files Chapter 1: 1930–1966 brings the early history of the tournament to life — one file at a time.

Epic stories. Crazy facts. Legendary matches.

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The World Cup Files

Chapter 1: 1930-1966

By: Aileen Summers

Narrated by: Aileen Summers

Length: 2 hrs and 38 mins

Release date: 17/07/2026

Language: English

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The World Cup Files: Chapter 2: 1970—1994

By: Aileen Summers
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