Michael Fassbender
Thomas Rongen
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Next Goal Wins is a 2023 American sports comedy-drama film directed by Taika Waititi, who co-wrote the screenplay with Iain Morris.
Nov 17, 2023 · Next Goal Wins: Directed by Taika Waititi. With Michael Fassbender, Oscar Kightley, Kaimana, David Fane. The story of the infamously terrible American Samoa soccer team, known for a brutal 2001 FIFA match they lost 31-0.
Nov 17, 2023 · 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...
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- Comedy, Sports
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Nov 17, 2023 · The screenplay is based on events that actually happened: In 2014, Dutch-American coach Thomas Rongen was sent to American Samoa to train their team so that they could qualify for the FIFA World Cup 13 years after suffering the worst loss in World Cup history (31-0) against Australia.
Next Goal Wins. Based on a true story, this heartfelt, underdog comedy follows the American Samoa soccer team, infamous for their brutal 31-0 FIFA loss in 2001. With the World Cup qualifiers fast approaching, the team hires down-on-his-luck. 441 IMDb 6.5 1 h 44 min 2023.
Nov 17, 2023 · In real life, the United States Soccer Federation fired Rongen in May 2011 from his position as coach of the United States Under-20 team for failing to guide the team into the World Cup. It ended the team's streak of qualifying for the tournament consistently since 1995.
Apr 25, 2014 · Dutch coach Thomas Rongen attempts the nearly impossible task of turning the American Samoa soccer team from perennial losers into winners.
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Apr 26, 2023 · In Theaters November 17th 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...
Only in theaters November 17th. #NextGoalWins. “The ultimate feel-good underdog film” Taika Waititi talks about the story of triumph and adversity in a new look at NEXT GOAL WINS.
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.
