Directed by Academy Award® Winner Taika Waititi and based on a true story, "Next Goal Wins" follows the American Samoa soccer team, infamous for its brutal 31-0 FIFA loss in 2001. With the World Cup Qualifiers approaching, the team hires down-on-his-luck, maverick coach Thomas Rongen hoping he will turn around the world’s worst soccer team in this heartfelt underdog comedy.
Next Goal Wins
DETAILS
Directed by Academy Award® Winner Taika Waititi ("Jojo Rabbit", "Thor: Ragnarok") and based on a true story, "Next Goal Wins" follows the American Samoa soccer team, infamous for its brutal 31-0 FIFA loss in 2001. With the World Cup Qualifiers approaching, the team hires down-on-his-luck, maverick coach Thomas Rongen (Michael Fassbender) hoping he will turn around the world’s worst soccer team in this heartfelt underdog comedy.
- Duration:
- 1h 45m
- Release Date:
- 2023
- Genre:
- Drama,
- Comedy,
- Sports
- Rating:
- Director:
- Taika Waititi
- Starring:
- Michael Fassbender
- Oscar Kightley
- Kaimana
- David Fane
- Rachel House
- Beulah Koale
