Goal Squad: Win the Cup!

by Allen, Scott | Sports & outdoor recreation (Children's / Teenage)
Published 07/05/2026 by Scholastic in the United Kingdom
Paperback | 128 pages
128 x 198 x 10mm | 94g

Eight-year-old Leo dreams of playing Premier League football.

As TIGERS' star striker, he's got the skills - but not the luck.

When their season opener against the EAGLES goes wrong, everything

falls apart. A devastating ankle injury sidelines Leo just when

his team needs him most. His rival Olli steps up as substitute,

leveling the score but leaving TIGERS dangling in the relegation

zone. With only three matches left to save their season and a knockout

cup within reach, time is running out.

Can Leo recover before it's too late? Will TIGERS avoid the drop?

And is that a talent scout watching from the stands...?

Accessible, highly illustrated text to grab young readers

in time for the FIFA World Cup 2026

Gentle messages around teamwork and confidence-building

Written by football fanatic, Scott Allen, first in a series

for boy readers and young super-fans