The Guardian by Peter Bradshaw

Copa 71 is a revolutionary political parable that goes beyond football.

RogerEbert.com by Peyton Robinson

Copa 71 is stirring, exciting, and lively, a kinetic tale that finally spotlights the revolutionary event that didn’t quite turn the tide but certainly started the wave.

The New York Times by Alissa Wilkinson

Copa 71 is engrossing, but it struck me that like another documentary about a forgotten moment in history — the Oscar-winning “Summer of Soul” (2021) — this movie reveals the power of recording history for future generations.

Variety by Stephen Saito

As subjects share vivid memories of taking the field, their stories appear to stir back up the attitudes that made them great competitors.

The Hollywood Reporter by Daniel Fienberg

These are problems that exist only around the fringes of a film that is, at its center, a sturdy and focused thing. Like so many of my favorite documentaries in general and sports documentaries specifically, Copa 71 exposes an obscured chapter in history and thrusts its heroes into a well-deserved spotlight.

The Irish Times by Donald Clarke

Copa 71 is conventionally told: talking heads interspersed with footage of the era’s pop music. But the rhythms are captivating and the story is irresistible. Highly recommended.

Time Out by Rosie Hewitson

It’s a timely and galvanising telling of a remarkable story that every football fan should know, and one that will hopefully go some way towards ensuring that Copa 71 finds its way into the sport’s history books.

The Playlist by Brian Farvour

Copa 71 may be just another documentary, but in telling the story of the 1971 Women’s World Cup, it is absolutely a success.

Collider by Taylor Gates

While Copa 71 can feel a little surface-level at times, it’s still an enjoyable watch and a solid introduction to an event very few remember.

Screen Daily by Fionnuala Halligan

Copa 71 may have a packaged air to it, but the story speaks – loudly – for itself.