Plot Synopsis

MESSI'S WORLD CUP: THE RISE OF A LEGEND is a four-part documentary that goes behind the scenes for Lionel Messi's five FIFA World Cup appearances and his triumphant 2022 victory with team Argentina. The series highlights Messi, his loyal supporters across Argentina, and those who made the pilgrimage across the globe to witness his epic World Cup win. The four-parter also features the most personal interviews to date with Messi, alongside conversations with teammates, coaches, competitors, devout fans and commentators testifying to the incredible influence and impact he has on a nation and world stage. The docuseries explores the grace, fortitude and willpower he has exhibited throughout his career as it charts the dramatic path from his first match with the Argentina national football team to carrying the weight of a country on his shoulders through several elusive World Cup wins, leading to his early retirement in 2016 and, ultimately, the comeback to become a FIFA World Cup champion and be crowned the 2022 tournament's best player. All four 45-minute episodes of MESSI'S WORLD CUP: THE RISE OF A LEGEND dropped on Wednesday, February 21, 2024 on Apple TV+.