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.

Details

Created by

Luke Mellows

Aired

March 20, 2026

Status

Ended

Country

United Kingdom

Network

FIFA+

Episodes

8

View on IMDb

Where to watch

No known streaming options in United States.

Seasons

1. Miniseries · episodes: 8 · 2026

Cast

• 
  Daisy Ridley

  Narrator (voice)
• 
  Lionel Messi

  Self
• Mariama Bukari

  Ghana Fan
• Carlos Brum

  Portugal Fan
• 
  Bruno Fernandes

  Self
• Javo Machado

  Uraguay Fan
• 
  Hajime Moriyasu

  Self
• 
  Rodrygo

  Self
• 
  Didier Deschamps

  Self
• Inamul Hasan

  Self
• 
  Enrique Macaya Márquez

  Self
• Tomislav Mileis

  Self

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