This is the story of the infamously terrible American Samoa soccer team, known for a brutal 2001 FIFA match that saw them lose 31-0.
Movie Review: Taika Waititi’s “Next Goal Wins” Is A Heartwarming Underdog Story With A Strong Performance From Michael Fassbender
This is the story of the infamously terrible American Samoa soccer team, known for a brutal 2001 FIFA match that saw them lose 31-0.
Taika Waititi’s “Next Goal Wins” Scores A Theatrical Release Date Of November 17
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 …