Over the past few years, the popularity of soccer has exploded throughout the United States. The World Cup is followed with the same religiosity -- if not more -- as the Super Bowl or the World Series. Every four years, the top soccer teams of the world come together in one country to offer one of the most viewed spectacles in modern-day sports. Written in a friendly tone and filled with the humor and expertise of Univision sports anchor Fernando Fiore, The World Cup includes information about all the key players, the history of the Cup, the teams to watch, and an interactive component allowing readers to keep track of each country's performance, making this guide the essential resource for soccer fans around the world.