Steve Kaffen’s new World Cup book targets fans ahead of 2026 tournament

Author Steve Kaffen has released Living the World Cup as the 2026 FIFA World Cup approaches, drawing on seven tournaments, host-city travel and decades of sports and international experience. The book blends photos, tips and insider context for fans planning to follow the event in person or from home.

Why it matters: - Living the World Cup is aimed at fans who want practical guidance and context before the 2026 FIFA World Cup. - The book packages Kaffen’s decades of tournament experience into advice on tickets, host cities, fan culture and match-day planning. - Kaffen also plans a sequel based on his 2026 match travel across seven host cities, including two in the United States.

What happened: - Steve Kaffen released Living the World Cup, a 259-page book focused on the FIFA World Cup. - The book is Kaffen’s 20th title and his third sports book. - Kaffen began following the World Cup after a personal encounter with Brazilian soccer legend Pelé. - Kaffen has attended seven FIFA World Cups, including the past four. - Kaffen will attend matches in seven host cities during the 2026 tournament and intends to document those trips in a sequel.

The details: - Kaffen wrote the tournament’s operating procedures when the United States last hosted the World Cup in 1994. - Kaffen also served as Rose Bowl finance manager during the 1994 tournament. - Kaffen was a Peace Corps volunteer in Russia in the mid-1990s. - The book combines insights, photographs and tips drawn from Kaffen’s experience with athletics and international travel. - The book covers how FIFA operates, including ticketing processes, team qualifications, and the role of politics and culture in the organization. - Kaffen includes 200 images meant to bring past World Cups to life. - The book offers 60 tips for a memorable World Cup, including advice on attending matches, moving around host cities with or without tickets, connecting with other fans and following along from home. - Kaffen says in the introduction that the World Cup reveals lessons about cultures, politics, joy, disappointment and community. - Living the World Cup is available on Amazon as an ebook for $5.95. - The book’s ASIN is B0H3G5VZYD. - Readers can find Kaffen’s other works at Steve Kaffen’s author page.

Between the lines: - The book is as much a travel and cultural guide as a soccer title. - Kaffen’s background gives the project credibility for readers who want more than a standard preview of the tournament. - The sequel plan suggests the 2026 World Cup will be treated as both a live event and a source of new material.

What’s next: - Kaffen will attend 2026 World Cup matches in seven host cities and gather material for a follow-up book. - Fans can buy Living the World Cup on Amazon ahead of the tournament. - The book is positioned as a pre-tournament resource for people planning travel, viewing and fan participation.