The ultimate guide to the beautiful game is back, bursting with new records from both men's and women's football/ soccer. All your favourite players are here, from today's superstars to the icons of tomorrow.· Whether you're a casual fan or a diehard ultra, this new edition has all the latest facts and stats you need to impress your friends · Featuring hundreds of new and updated records, plus all the action from the 2026 FIFA World Cup· This year we're tackling records on a tournament-by-tournament basis, from domestic leagues such as La Liga and the MLS to continental and global tournaments· Meet the Class of '27 - our selection of soccer's hottest young record-breaking talent, including Olivia Smith, Erling Haaland and Lamine Yamal· Have you got the skills to join your heroes in the record books? Take on our freestyle challenge, complete with a how-to guide from world freestyle champion Isabel Wilkins