“Captains of the World: Exclusive Access to the 2022 FIFA World Cup Teams” (Netflix)

From the locker room to the pitch, this documentary brings you exclusive access to the 32 teams fighting for football glory in the 2022 FIFA World Cup. (Netflix)

Soccer lovers cannot miss this production. Netflix premiered the documentary series Captains of the World, which takes viewers through the experience of the national teams during the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, an event in which Argentina was crowned champion. With testimonies from figures such as Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Kylian Mbappé, the production offers an intimate perspective of both the competition and the personal lives of the players.

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Recently released on the streaming platform and available in several languages, it has attracted attention for its emotional and personal approach to those who have been considered icons of world football. Through its six episodes, the story delves into the experiences and challenges of more emblematic captains, such as Neymar and Harry Kane, who are given an authentic approach to their long careers and future aspirations off the field.

The captains of the Qatar 2022 teams open up and reveal their different emotions regarding the tournament. (Credits: Netflix)

This story also serves as a sequel or complement to Captains of the Year 2022, another docuseries that followed the path of several national teams in their fight to qualify for the World Cup that same year. In emotional contrasts, the cameras capture the tension of the competition both on the field of play and among the fans who traveled to Qatar to support their countries.

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The consecration of the Argentine team, under the leadership of Messi, is one of the guiding threads of this new production. The Inter Miami star tells how he came to fulfill his childhood dream by earning the third star for his nation. The team’s dramatic and euphoric victory against France, decided on penalties, is one of the climaxes of this story.

“Captains of the World” explores the psychology of football leaders in moments of high pressure. (Credits: Netflix)

The series is the result of a collaboration between Fulwell 73, Netflix and FIFA, seeking to show the public unpublished content, which goes beyond the plays and results, to immerse viewers in the experiences and emotional context that surround to the most important football championship. Thus, the docuseries is positioned as a unique visual document, which goes beyond traditional sports coverage.

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The attention of football fans is particularly focused on the statements and interventions of Messi, who at one point in the series reflects on his football future. While he confirms his participation in the next Copa América, he leaves his possible attendance at the 2026 World Cup in the air, accentuating the reality of the passage of time and the limits of the career of a professional athlete.

The struggle and passion behind the World Cup are revealed in this exclusive new series. (Credits: Netflix)

Captains of the World premiered on December 30, so you can now find it in the Netflix catalog.

2024-01-01 02:36:01
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