The critically acclaimed Irish soccer drama, SAIPAN, will mark its U.S. premiere in select cinemas and will be available to buy or rent on all major digital platforms including Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, and YouTube Movies on March 13, 2026.
The thrilling new 90-minute feature transports audiences to a notorious moment in recent Irish history when the fate of the 2002 World Cup team hung in the balance. SAIPAN chronicles the infamous feud between Ireland’s star soccer player, Roy Keane (Éanna Hardwicke), and team manager, Mick McCarthy (Steve Coogan), that transcended the game and gripped an entire nation and the sporting world. Watch the U.S. trailer here.
Irish Soccer Drama "SAIPAN," A World Cup Feud, in U.S. March 13
