{"product_id":"the-world-cup-the-complete-history","title":"The World Cup: The Complete History by Terry Crouch","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description-container\" style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.6; color: #333;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2 style=\"color: #2c3e50;\"\u003eThe World Cup: The Complete History\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003ch3 style=\"color: #555;\"\u003eby Terry Crouch\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003chr style=\"border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #eee; margin: 20px 0;\"\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #fdfaf2; border-left: 5px solid #27ae60; padding: 10px; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n        \u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-weight: bold; color: #27ae60;\"\u003e⚽ STATISTICAL MASTERY \u0026amp; GLOBAL SPORTING HERITAGE\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 0.9em;\"\u003eAn astoundingly comprehensive guide featuring every match, player, and score from the inception of the tournament in 1930.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003ch4\u003eExtended Synopsis\u003c\/h4\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eFor the dedicated football scholar, \u003cstrong\u003eThe World Cup: The Complete History\u003c\/strong\u003e stands as the definitive statistical record of the world's most watched sporting event. Terry Crouch provides a granular level of detail that is rarely matched, documenting every tournament from the inaugural 1930 games in Uruguay through the modern era. This guide doesn't just list scores; it provides a complete anatomical breakdown of every match, including dates, venues, full player rosters, and officiating officials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003eBeyond the raw data, the book offers exhaustive round-by-round summaries that capture the high drama and pivotal goals of each tournament. Whether you are tracking the evolution of the Golden Boot winners or researching the debut of African nations in the 2006 World Cup, Crouch’s work serves as an authoritative primary source. It is an essential volume for anyone looking to understand the technical and historical trajectory of international football.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 15px; border-radius: 5px; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003e\n        \u003ch4 style=\"margin-top: 0;\"\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h4\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTerry Crouch\u003c\/strong\u003e is a renowned sports historian and statistician specializing in international football. His work is characterized by a commitment to archival accuracy and the preservation of the statistical legacy of the beautiful game.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003ch4\u003eReader Targeting\u003c\/h4\u003e\n    \u003cul\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSports Analysts \u0026amp; Journalists:\u003c\/strong\u003e Professionals requiring a quick, verified reference for historical World Cup data.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFootball Historians:\u003c\/strong\u003e Academics and enthusiasts studying the cultural and technical evolution of the tournament.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eData \u0026amp; Trivia Buffs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Readers who appreciate exhaustive league tables and comprehensive player lists.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n    \u003ch4\u003eAccolades \u0026amp; Awards\u003c\/h4\u003e\n    \u003cul\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eWidely cited as the \"gold standard\" for World Cup statistical references.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eRecognized for its inclusive coverage of every tournament phase, including group stage league tables.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n    \u003ch4\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n    \u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e9781845135270\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eAurum Press\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003ePaperback\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e2010-05-01\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/table\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center; margin-top: 40px; font-size: 0.9em; color: #777;\"\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBust-Down Books: A Name You Can Trust\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n        Armed With Education\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n    {\n      \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/\",\n      \"@type\": \"Book\",\n      \"name\": \"The World Cup: The Complete History\",\n      \"author\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Person\",\n        \"name\": \"Terry Crouch\"\n      },\n      \"isbn\": \"9781845135270\",\n      \"bookFormat\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/Paperback\",\n      \"datePublished\": \"2010-05-01\",\n      \"publisher\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Organization\",\n        \"name\": \"Aurum Press\"\n      },\n      \"inLanguage\": \"en\",\n      \"brand\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Brand\",\n        \"name\": \"Bust Down Books\"\n      }\n    }\n    \u003c\/script\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Bust-Down Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50890614505787,"sku":"184513527X","price":33.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0855\/2077\/7531\/files\/9781845135270.jpg?v=1772293794","url":"https:\/\/bustdownbooks.com\/products\/the-world-cup-the-complete-history","provider":"Bust-Down Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}