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The World Cup Academy: Kickoff
Paperback
Series: 2026
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: May 4 2026
Pages: 226
Weight: 0.68
Height: 0.48 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
FROM A CRACKED STREET... TO THE GATEWAY OF THE WORLD CUP.
Born and raised in a small town, twelve-year-old Mateo Santos has never trained at an academy or played on real grass. But give him a ball, and something special happens.
Mateo has a gift.
The kind you can't teach.
When his school team enters a regional tournament, Mateo gets his first taste of real football-proper pitches, elite teams, and players who have trained their whole lives.
At first, he struggles. The game is faster. The pressure is real. And for the first time, Mateo isn't the best player on the pitch.
But then something clicks.
A rhythm. A vision. A fearless instinct that turns every touch into magic.
By the end of the tournament, Mateo isn't just playing anymore-he's being watched.
Because this isn't just any competition.
It's a gateway.
A chance to be selected for the World Cup Academy-where only the best young players in the world earn a place.
The World Cup Academy.
Where only the best are chosen.
Only the strongest survive.
With scouts watching and everything on the line, Mateo must prove one thing:
That a boy from a cracked pitch belongs on football's biggest stage.
Perfect for readers ages 9+ who love:
- Football stories packed with action and heart
- Underdog heroes rising against the odds
- Fast-paced, cinematic adventures
- Big dreams, friendship, and fearless belief
This is where the journey begins.
Welcome to The World Cup Academy.
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