Michael Fassbender has his work cut out in the feelgood sports comedy Next Goal Wins, coming to cinemas this Christmas.
The synopsis for Next Goal Wins reads: "Directed by Academy Award winner Taika Waititi (Jojo Rabbit, Thor: Ragnarok) and based on a true story, 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."
Next Goal Wins also stars Oscar Kightley, Kaimana, David Fane, Rachel House, Beulah Koale, Uli Latukefu, Semu Filipo, Lehi Falepapalangi, with Will Arnett and Elisabeth Moss.
American Samoa and Thomas Rongen's real-life story was previously brought to the screen in an acclaimed 2014 documentary - also titled Next Goal Wins.
The Michael Fassbender-starring, Taika Waititi-directed Next Goal Wins is in cinemas from 26 December.
