Episode 1
The Last Cup
45m8.0 / 10
A confident Argentina arrive at Qatar ’22, seeking the coveted crown that has eluded Messi. But their Cup kicks off with a shocking twist.
Episode credits
Guest stars Hervé Renard
TV series
Messi's World Cup: The Rise of a Legend
2024TV-141 season7.5 / 10
The epic journey to the ultimate prize.
Follow the legend's epic journey through five World Cups, culminating in 2022's triumph. As the championship run unfolds, Messi shares some of his most personal reflections—on his national team career and the challenges he's faced.
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Checked Jul 22, 2026
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Synopsis
Follow the legend's epic journey through five World Cups, culminating in 2022's triumph. As the championship run unfolds, Messi shares some of his most personal reflections—on his national team career and the challenges he's faced.
Season 1 episodes
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Episode 2
We Can Dream Again
45m8.0 / 10
The shadow—and glow—of Diego Maradona lingers over Messi's every move as he drives Argentina's effort to stay in World Cup contention.
Episode credits
Guest stars Diego Maradona
Episode 3
The Weight of a Nation
49m8.0 / 10
As Argentina face a formidable quarterfinal foe, Leo's painful past in World Cup and Copa América finals looms over the team's tournament run.
Episode credits
Guest stars Sergio Agüero, Louis van Gaal, Germán Paoloski
Episode 4
Redemption
44m9.0 / 10finale
Messi, his teammates, and Argentina's supporters put the hopes of a nation into an unforgettable Cup final against Mbappé's mighty French squad.
Episode credits
Guest stars Nair Allende, Tom Brady, Chris Pratt, Shaquille O'Neal, Maluma
Episode information updated Jul 24, 2026
More about Messi's World Cup: The Rise of a Legend
Cast
Lionel MessiSelf
Mariana van ZellerSelf - Interviewer
Lionel ScaloniSelf
Gary LinekerSelf
Roger BennettSelfGastón EdulSelf
Enzo FernándezSelf
Rodrigo De PaulSelfProduction details
- Status
- Ended
- Series type
- Miniseries
- Episodes
- 4
- Original language
- English
Networks & production
Apple TV
PEGSA GroupArgentina
SMUGGLERUnited States
Themes
biographyfootball (soccer)miniseriessportssports documentaryworld cup
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