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Next Goal Wins (2023)

Adaptation of the 2014 British documentary. The story of the American Samoa soccer team, who suffered the worst loss in World Cup history, losing to Australia 31-0 in 2001.

Next Goal Wins
Next Goal Wins
PG-13
Comedy
Drama
sport

Release Date
November 17, 2023
Director
Taika Waititi
Runtime
1hr 43min
Main Genre
Comedy
Studio
Fox Searchlight Pictures, Imaginarium Productions, Searchlight Pictures
Tagline
Be Happy.

Summary

Story of the American Samoa soccer team, who suffered the worst loss in World Cup history, losing to Australia 31-0 in 2001. With the 2014 World Cup approaching, the team recruits a down on his luck, maverick coach (Fassbender) to help turn their fate around.

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