Captains of the World Soundtrack: Directed by Ben Turner, Gabe Turner, and Christian Cerami, Captains of the World is a Netflix Documentary series based on the 2022 FIFA World Cup, and a follow-up to the 2022 co-produced series Captains, which followed the same players through World Cup qualifying.
The docuseries presents the 2022 FIFA World Cup, the journey of the players and their efforts, and how they emerged to qualify for the highly anticipated tournament in Qatar. This is a six-episode series produced by Fulwell 73.
The series stars are Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé, Luka Modric, Hakim Ziyech, Cristiano Ronaldo, Neymar, and others.
Quick Facts
| Title | Captains of the World |
| Type | 6-episode documentary series |
| Platform | Netflix |
| Release Date | December 30, 2023 |
| Subject | 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar |
| Producers | Fulwell 73, in collaboration with Netflix and FIFA+ |
| Directors | Ben Turner, Gabe Turner, Christian Cerami |
| Related Series | Follow-up to 2022’s Captains (World Cup qualifying docuseries) |
| Featured Music | Jasha Klebe’s “Hum” (episode 2), plus a mix of licensed songs |
| Critical Reception | 98% approval on Rotten Tomatoes |
Captains of the World Soundtrack List
- you should see me in a crown by Billie Eilish: The song is part of the WHEN WE ALL FALL ASLEEP, WHERE DO WE GO? album, released in 2019, and the song genre is Electropop, Industrial, and Trap.
- Lie by Reem: The song is part of the Lie album, released in 2023
- Tukoh Taka by Nicki Minaj: The song is part of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Official Soundtrack album, released in 2022, and the song genre is Pop music, Hip hop, Pop, Khaliji, Maghreb Pop.
- I Like It by Cardi B: The song is part of the Invasion of Privacy album, released May 25, 2018, and the song genre is Latin trap and hip-hop.
- Lead the Way by Reem: The song is part of the Invasion of Privacy album, released May 25, 2018, and the song genre is Latin trap and hip-hop.
- Genius by Sia, Diplo: The song is part of the LSD album released in 2019, and the song genre is pop-rock.
- Trips by Reem: The song is part of the Trips album, released in 2021, and the song genre is Pop
- Light It Up by Major Lazer: The song is part of the Peace Is The Mission album, released in 2019, and the song genre of the music is Reggae, Moombahton, and Children’s.
- Only Once by Reem: The song is part of the Only One album, released in 2019
- Tribe by Bas: Tribe Bass and J. Cole, an American singer, wrote the song, and it was released on August 22, 2018, as the second single from Bas’s album Milky Way.
- Island by Tony K: The song is part of the Island album, released in 2023
- Dreamers by Jung Kook: The song is part of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Official Soundtrack album, released in 2019, and the song genre is K-pop, Pop, Khaliji, and Maghreb Pop.
- Forever by Sigma: The song is part of the Forever album, released in 2017
- No Problem by Tony K: No Problem is a song composed by the artist Tony K and released in 2023, which is part of the album No Problem.
- Haveen Only Known: The song is part of the Bluebird album, released in 1989, and the song genre is Pop, Folk, and Country.
- Racing by Tony K: Racing is composed by the artist Tony K and released in 2022 from the album Racing
- Love Me Right by Amber Mark: The song is part of the 24 Hours Of R&B album, released in 2021, and the song genre is Classic Soul Singer-Songwriter.
- Drug by Tony K: Drug is the song by Tony K released in 2022 from the same album, Drug.
- Ready to Let Go by Cage the Elephant: The song is part of the Social Cues album, released in 2019, and the song genre is Alternative/Indie. Also nominated for the iHeartRadio Music Award for Alternative Rock Song of the Year and the Teen Choice Award for Choice Rock Song.
- Tell Somebody by Young Fathers: This song was released in 2022 and is one of the tracks from Heavy Heavy Album.
- Never Been Later by Tony K
- Young and Live by Bazzi
- Sorcererz by Gorillaz
- Time by Tony K
- Right Now by Tony K
- Higher by Reem
Music lovers can enjoy these songs on Apple Music, Spotify, and other platforms, where you can listen to the entire album of songs and the score.
Official Trailer
Captains of the World Soundtrack: The series released on Netflix on December 30, 2023, and performed strongly: it holds a 98% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes and ranked as the 4th most-watched TV show worldwide in its first week, with 348 million hours watched and a Top 10 placement in over 89 countries. You can also watch the series’s official trailer on YouTube to glimpse the stories and cast.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there an original score for Captains of the World?
The docuseries leans mainly on a curated mix of licensed songs rather than a single credited composer’s score. One confirmed original piece is Jasha Klebe’s “Hum,” which plays at the end of episode 2 during the Denmark v Australia and Senegal v Ecuador coverage.
Is Captains of the World connected to an earlier series?
Yes. It is a follow-up to the 2022 co-produced series Captains, which documented the same players’ journeys through World Cup qualifying ahead of the 2022 tournament in Qatar.
How was Captains of the World received?
Very well. Season 1 holds a 98% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes and ranked as the 4th most-watched show worldwide in its debut week, reaching Netflix’s Top 10 list in more than 89 countries.
Where can I watch Captains of the World?
Captains of the World streams exclusively on Netflix.
Which players are featured in Captains of the World?
The series features Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé, Cristiano Ronaldo, Neymar, Luka Modrić, Harry Kane, Gareth Bale, Thiago Silva, and Simon Kjær, among other national team captains from the 2022 World Cup.
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