Football fans, gear up! As the world braces for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, Sky Documentaries and streaming giant NOW are serving up a cracking line-up of World Cup classics this November. Dive into three smashing documentaries revisiting some of football’s most unforgettable moments.
Italia 90: Four Weeks That Changed the World
Don’t miss this three-part series airing on 13, 20, and 27 November at 9pm, also available as a box set. Featuring legends like Paul Gascoigne, John Barnes, Jürgen Klinsmann, and more, it’s the ultimate look back at the 1990 World Cup that shook football to its core.
The doc tracks five iconic teams – England, Italy, Cameroon, Yugoslavia, and champions West Germany – blending nail-biting on-pitch drama with game-changing global events. From the fall of the Berlin Wall to 80s hooliganism, Italia 90 was football in a world on the brink of transformation.
Hurst: The First and Only
On 13 November at 7pm, catch an intimate portrait of Geoff Hurst, the only man to score a hat trick in a World Cup final. Beyond the iconic Wembley moment lies a story of real heartbreak — losing close family members, facing life’s lows, and even struggling after retirement.
Friends and football stars Harry Redknapp, Harry Kane, Gareth Southgate, Gary Lineker, and Alan Shearer share insights, revealing the man behind football’s statues and honours. This isn’t just a football film — it’s a moving look at a legend who’s truly human.
Brazil 2002: The Greatest Team Ever?
Also on 13 November at 10pm, relive Brazil’s sensational road to their fifth World Cup crown with stars like Ronaldo, Ronaldinho, and Cafu. After a crushing defeat in 1998, coach Luiz Felipe Scolari boldly excluded veteran Romario in 2002, taking a young squad to Korea and Japan that stunned the world.
Featuring never-before-seen footage, this documentary reveals the emotional journey from national disgrace to World Cup glory, celebrating the team that rewrote football history.
Three tales. Three unforgettable chapters in World Cup lore. Only on Sky Documentaries and NOW this November — perfect to fuel your road to Qatar 2022!
