We Were There

Synopsis

Narrated by acclaimed actress Daisy Ridley, this is the story of the planning, the hard work and the dreams that were behind the first FIFA World Cup ever held in the Middle East, and the most successful to date.

First Air Date: 2026-03-20

Last Air Date: 2026-03-20

Number of Seasons: 1

Number of Episodes: 8

Created By: Luke Mellows

Networks: FIFA+

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Top Cast

Daisy Ridley as Narrator (voice)
Lionel Messi as Self
Mariama Bukari as Ghana Fan
Carlos Brum as Portugal Fan
Bruno Fernandes as Self
Javo Machado as Uraguay Fan
Hajime Moriyasu as Self
Rodrygo as Self
Didier Deschamps as Self
Hasan Inamul as Self

Seasons

Miniseries (2026)

This is the story of the planning, the hard work and the dreams that were behind the first FIFA World Cup™ ever held in the Middle East, and the most successful to date.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: Matchday 1 (2026-03-20)

As the FIFA World Cup™ in Qatar begins, and the teams play their first matches, we discover a fan's dream come true when he stars alongside Morgan Freeman, or how a Saudi fan walks 1600 km across the dessert to cheer for his team.
Ep. 2: Matchday 2 (2026-03-20)

The group stage matches continue. Ghana's fan Mariama Bukari reveals how watching the Ayew brothers play inspired her to set up an academy for young talent in Accra, and Porugal's super fan Carlos Brum recalls the ambitious journey he took to watch his team in Doha.
Ep. 3: Matchday 3 (2026-03-20)

The group stage of the tournament reaches its climax as Uruguay face Ghana and Japan take on Spain, with the final places in the knockout rounds still up for grabs. Javi Machado and a flag signed by thousands of fans and Takashi Hashimoto share their takes on it.
Ep. 4: Round of 16 (2026-03-20)

Brazil, one of the World Cup favourites, want to put up a great performance to honor the King Pele, as fears for his health increase. Meanwhile, Morocco are surprising everyone in the tournament, including Spain, as progressing to the Quarter Finals is at stake.
Ep. 5: Quarter Finals 1 (2026-03-20)

Against the background of the great clashes of France defending their title against England, and Argentina facing the Netherlands, the legendary comentator Enrique Macaya and volunteer Hasan Inamul share their experience.
Ep. 6: Quarter Finals 2 (2026-03-20)

Brazil and Croatia play yet another legendary match, and Morocco bid to become both the first Arab and African team to ever make the Semi Finals of the World Cup, when they play Ronaldo's Portugal.
Ep. 7: Semi Finals (2026-03-20)

Just four teams and their fans now remain in Qatar. A rendezvous with destiny for Messi's Argentina, and historic chance for Morocco to reach a final, against the holder France. Reporter Sofia Martinez and young fan Haidar Hamad help us understand what's at stake.
Ep. 8: Final (2026-03-20)

Lionel Messi's last chance to claim the definitive football prize with his country and culminate a legendary career, and Mbappe's France opportunity to assert world domination are the two sides of this long awaited Final.