We Were There

Life-Changing Stories From FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022.

Ended First aired 20/Mar/2026 United Kingdom English 1 season(s) 8 episode(s)

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.

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Season 1 · Miniseries

8 episode(s) · Air date: 20/Mar/2026

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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.

Season Overview

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.

S1E8

Final

Air date: 20/Mar/2026 · Runtime: 37 min

Summary

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.

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S1E7

Semi Finals

Air date: 20/Mar/2026 · Runtime: 33 min

Summary

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.

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S1E6

Quarter Finals 2

Air date: 20/Mar/2026 · Runtime: 31 min

Summary

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.

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S1E5

Quarter Finals 1

Air date: 20/Mar/2026 · Runtime: 35 min

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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.

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S1E4

Round of 16

Air date: 20/Mar/2026 · Runtime: 36 min

Summary

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.

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S1E3

Matchday 3

Air date: 20/Mar/2026 · Runtime: 36 min

Summary

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.

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S1E2

Matchday 2

Air date: 20/Mar/2026 · Runtime: 34 min

Summary

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.

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S1E1

Matchday 1

Air date: 20/Mar/2026 · Runtime: 36 min

Summary

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.

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