Next Goal Wins tells the story of the American Samoa soccer team, who suffered the worst loss in World Cup history, losing to Australia 31-0 in 2001.
Directed by Academy Award Winner Taika Waititi (Jojo Rabbit, Thor: Ragnarok), Next Goal Wins follows the American Samoa soccer team, infamous for their 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 the world’s worst soccer team around in this heartfelt underdog comedy.
- Director
- Taika Waititi
- Cast
- Michael Fassbender, Will Arnett, Elisabeth Moss, Rhys Darby, Rachel House, Oscar Kightley, David Fane, Angus Sampson, Frankie Adams, Beulah Koale, Uli Latukefu, Chris Alosio
- Genre
- Comedy, Drama, Sport
- Rating
- PG (Mild themes and coarse language)
- Release Date
- 1 January 2024
- Runtime
- 104 min