FIFA World Cup fever is strong especially since the 2026 games are happening in North America. Let that sports enthusiasm carry right into the books you are sharing with the kids. I’ve got a list for that is sure to score a goal. Enjoy these soccer books for kids. There is even a book list you can download below.
Fútbol/Soccer Board Books
Even our youngest listeners can get in on the action with these read-alouds.
Learn about the positions, uniforms, and other soccer vocabulary in this cute and super informative read, Hello, World! Soccer by Jill McDonald.
Push, pull, and slide the ball down the field in this interactive book that introduces little ones to the game in I Love Soccer: A Push, Pull, Slide Book.
Picture Books About Soccer
From teamwork to the ins and outs of the game, these are a read-aloud score.
I really like this new series on careers and this one is fitting for our topic today. Soccer Star
by Phoenix Bright illustrates the proper nutrition and training needed to have a career in the sport. At the back of the book is an interview with a soccer player too.
Maisy is a beloved preschool character and she’s playing soccer in Maisy Plays Soccer by Lucy Cousins. She needs her uniform and friends for a fun game of red team vs blue team.
Frank and Bert: The One Where Bert Plays Soccer by Chris Naylor-Ballesteros is a comical story of Frank teaching Bert everything he knows about the game. But, when a soccer whiz comes on the scene, Frank drops everything to play with her. What about Bert?
The kids have to clear the field for a game of soccer (fútbol) to play and nothing can stop them including a downpour until their momma’s call. The fun game is in The Field by Baptiste Paul.
I’m all about books that showcase resourcefulness and a strong desire to pursue passions. And, that’s just what you will take away from The Floating Field: How a Group of Thai Boys Built Their Own Soccer Field by Scott Riley.
In October of 2016, Haiti suffered devastating loss from Hurricane Matthew. It’s not the first time that this country has been hit by a natural disaster. Hope for Haiti by Jesse Joshua Watson was written after a devastating earthquake struck the country. The kids turned to soccer and learned a lot about hope in the process.
New to the game of soccer? No worries, Max is pretty new too, but he’s full of “expert” tips in Max Explains Everything: Soccer Expert by Stacy McAnulty.
Go even deeper into the field with the Soccer Atlas by James Buckley Jr. This one has facts, figures, maps, and diagrams.
Winners Never Quit by Mia Hamm encourages us all to keep trying. Even when we feel like quitting, just keep going. This lesson shines through on the soccer field in this story.
Soccer/Fútbol Books for Beginning Readers
Young readers can venture into books on their own with these reads.
Kick It, Mo! by David A. Adler is the story of a young child who has worked hard on his kicking skills and is eager to share his new skills during the Billy Goats new season.
This is book eight in the series and this time second grader, Lola Levine, is trying to navigate all of her interests from soccer to volunteering in Lola Levine Runs Out of Steam by Monica Brown.
The Who Was series covers a handful soccer players from Messi to Ronaldo and there is even a book dedicated to the World Cup. Good books for kids who are really into learning more about some of the famous players.
Printable Soccer Book List
Grab a printable copy of the book list shared above.
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