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FIFA Women's World Cup™ Documentary
Relive the rise of the FIFA Women’s World Cup. Icons of the game tell the story of the tournament’s development from its modest beginnings of 1991 to the heady heights of 2015.
Synopsis
In less than a quarter of a century, the FIFA Women’s World Cup has flourished from a hopeful experiment into one of the most watched and enjoyed sporting events on the planet. This fascinating documentary charts the tournament’s rise, from the early success of USA’s 'Triple-Edged Sword' in 1991 through Marta’s magnificence and a Japanese fairy tale to Carli Lloyd’s wonder strike in the 2015 final. Key moments are relived with the stars themselves as the likes of Mia Hamm, Homare Sawa, Nadine Angerer and Brandi Chastain recreate the goals and events that have shaped the history of this ever-expanding event.