Next Goal Wins is a 2023 biographical sports comedy drama directed and co-written by uber-talented Academy Award Winner Taika Waititi (Jojo Rabbit, Thor: Ragnarok), who wrote the screenplay for the film with Iain Morris (Flight of the Conchords, What We Do in the Shadows). Filming took place in Honolulu.
The true story of 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.
The cast includes Michael Fassbender, Elisabeth Moss, Oscar Kightley, Uli Latukefu, Rachel House, Kaimana, David Fane, Beulah Koale, Chris Alosio, Taika Waititi, Will Arnett, and Rhys Darby.
Next Goal Wins is set to debut in theaters November 17th, courtesy of Searchlight Pictures. Watch the official trailers below.