Though the world is set to say goodbye to 2023, if we recall this time last year, the flashbacks of the FIFA World Cup would make us feel like it was yesterday. As thrilling as the entire game was, the finale served as a cherry on top. It was indeed a perfect end to the year.
Netflix has brought the same thrill back with a documentary based on the 2022 FIFA World Cup, titled ‘Captains of the World‘. It is a collaborative project between the steaming platform and the FIFA authorities. Here’s what the six-episode series delves into.
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What Does ‘Captains Of The World’ Have In Store?
Produced by Fulwell 73, the docu-series will bring to its audience a sneak peek into the behind-the-scenes scenario of the 2022 FIFA World Cup that was held in November and December in Qatar.
It comes as a sequel to the 2022 series ‘Captains’, which captured how the players from teams across the world were getting ready to battle and get qualified for the World Cup.
The just-released trailer of the docu-series offers the audience a glimpse into the exclusive interviews and footage from the World Cup. The trailer is star-studded with celebrities like Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Kylian Mbappé, Harry Kane, Gareth Bale, and Simon Kjær among others.
In the trailer, Lionel Messi can be heard speaking about how he is preparing to get the World Cup home. “This is a World Cup, and it’s really tough. We’re going to fight.” Meanwhile, Ronaldo leaves no room for doubts about his intentions to secure the winning goal in the tournament: “Everybody wants to win,” he says.
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When Will The Docu-Series Be Released?
Though the entire tournament was a treat to the eyes, it reached its climax on December 18 when Messi’s Argentina triumphed over Mbappé’s French team in an impressive penalty shootout.
Messi delivered an outstanding performance and was consequently honored with the Golden Ball as the best overall player.
Set to kick off on December 30, the series promises to provide a thrilling reminiscence of the World Cup tournament, along with an insider’s view.
With another sports documentary, Netflix seems to be in an effort to up its docu-series game. It released a similar series ‘Quarterback‘ earlier in 2023, centering the NFL stars like Patrick Mahomes, Kirk Cousins, and Marcus Mariota. The platform also hosts the racing series ‘Formula 1: Drive to Survive’.
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