Eleven Hopes (Russian: Одиннадцать надежд, romanized: Odinnadtsat nadezhd) is a 1975 Soviet sports comedy film directed by Viktor Sadovsky.
He travels across the country to scout talent, selecting veteran defender Boris Lavryonov, promising young player Konstantin Kosichkin, and a top second-league striker, Vladimir Babochkin, known for his loyalty to his club despite offers from top-league teams.
As the team begins intensive training, Vorontsov helps players navigate personal issues and form a cohesive unit.
The challenges culminate when starting goalkeeper Viktor Parkhomenko breaks team protocol and nearly misses a critical warm-up match.
The team then faces its deciding qualifier against Spain, a game shrouded in pressure, with the Spanish hosts arranging an intimidating visit to a bullfight and fans creating an intense atmosphere.