Next Goal Wins

This documentary follows the American Samoa national football team as they attempt to qualify for the 2014 World Cup. After suffering a historic 31-0 loss to Australia in 2001, the team remained at the bottom of the FIFA world rankings for over a decade. The story focuses on the arrival of Dutch coach Thomas Rongen, who is tasked with training the amateur squad. Within a month, the team works to improve its performance, seeking their first victory in decades and an improved global ranking.

The film was directed by Mike Brett and Steve Jamison, who also served as producers alongside Kristian Brodie. It was produced by K5 International, Archer's Mark, and Agile films in the United Kingdom and American Samoa. The cast features the real-life figures involved in the journey, including coach Thomas Rongen and players Jaiyah Saelua, Nicky Salapu, Larry Mana'o, Rawlston Masaniai, and Charles Uhrle. Released on April 25, 2014, the film has a runtime of 97 minutes. Audiences have responded positively to the production, with a rating of 7.7/10 on IMDb based on 3,300 votes and a score of 7.1/10 on TMDB from 61 votes.