Prbehy ampiontov – 22 Majstrovstiev sveta vo futbale (2026)

This Czech-language book offers a unique view of almost a century of the twenty-two FIFA World Cups. It is not a chronicle of football results, but a story of the world that regularly comes together at the World Cup: the joy of victory, dramatic twists, as well as politics, social change and the emotions of millions of fans. Daniel Kollr guides readers through every tournament, from the first championship in Uruguay in 1930 to the most recent World Cup. Each has its own story, involving football legends, unforgettable matches, countries that became the centre of the world for several weeks, and the era in which the tournaments took place. The World Cups have always reflected their time, including wars, political tensions, social hopes and global changes. More than a sports publication, this work of factual literature connects football with world history and shows that the World Cup is one of the few occasions when the entire world briefly looks in the same direction: towards the green pitch and the stories born on it.