‘The Lions of Canaan’ follows the underdog journey of the Palestine national football team as they strive to unite a nation and claim their place on the global stage in pursuit of the 2026 World Cup. As they fight to qualify, the players do so against the traumatic backdrop of a nation facing genocide. Carrying the weight of their people on their shoulders, they seek to deliver moments of hope in the midst of darkness. With no home stadium, they are forced to play every match in exile, separated from the communities they represent. These challenges only deepen their resolve. Through intimate access, the film captures the intensity of the qualifying campaign and the personal realities behind it, while amplifying the voices of families in Gaza and Palestinians across the diaspora watching from afar. Spanning matches across Bangladesh, Jordan, Qatar, Iraq and beyond, the story moves between the highs and lows of the pitch and quieter, emotional moments away from it, revealing the human cost behind the game. This is not just a story about football, but about a people refusing to be erased, using the game to assert their identity, resilience and right to exist.