Next Goal Wins New Trailer Is Out

Mumbai, 26th September 2023 (Newshelpline) - Searchlight Pictures drop the second trailer for comic caper Next Goal Wins. This fun new Taika Waititi comedy is about the infamously terrible American Samoa soccer team, known for a brutal 2001 FIFA match they lost 31-0, which really happened.

The film revolves around a Dutch-American football coach Thomas Rongen, who is tasked with turning this American Samoa national team, considered one of the worst football teams in the world, into an elite squad.

The film stars Michael Fassbender, Oscar Kightley, Uli Latukefu, Rachel House, Kaimana, David Fane, Beulah Koale, Chris Alosio, Taika Waititi, Will Arnett, and Rhys Darby.

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.

The film is written and directed by Taika Waititi, and co-written by Iain Morris. Based on a true story.