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Soon, on Saturday, the 13th, against Morocco, the Brazilian team will debut in the 2026 World Cup, hosted by the USA, Mexico and Canada. It will be Brazil’s chance to win its sixth title, under the command of a foreign coach, the Italian Carlo Ancelotti.
Neymar, 34, is the main star of the team, but the eyes will also be focused on other stars, especially other veterans, one in search of a second title (Argentine’s Lionel Messi), another looking for an unprecedented title (Portuguese Cristiano Ronaldo, CR7).
Below, suggestions for series and mini-documentaries for those who want to get into the spirit of the World Cup, getting to know Messi, Cristiano, Brazil now and Brazil then, including our greatest representative in football: Pelé.
Go, Brazil! (2026)
Globoplay. One season, 3 episodes
Documentary series released this week tells, delving deep into the training and games environment, the behind-the-scenes of the Brazilian team’s trajectory in the Carlo Ancelotti era, going through the at-risk classification for the World Cup, reaching the preparatory friendlies against teams from other continents, and concluding with the expectation of going to the USA to fight for the “sixth star on the shirt”, as Vinicius Junior said.
The atmosphere in the corridors and dressing rooms, the players’ motivations and outbursts, the unprecedented objective to be achieved by the renowned Italian coach, all of this on the eve of the start of the World Cup, in an aperitif to support Brazil.
Messi’s World Cup – The Rise of the Legend (2024)
Apple TV. One season, 4 episodes
“It’s unbearable to be Messi. But it’s extraordinary to be Messi.” One of the characters in the four-episode documentary gives a precise definition of the Argentine star on his journey to, after four failed attempts, reach football’s Olympus, winning the World Cup.
Lionel Messi himself recalls, with the participation of teammates from the Albiceleste team, the journey that took him to finally place himself on an equal footing with Diego Maradona, or even a step above.
It was predicted that 2022 would be the final presence in a World Cup, but it was not. There is more Messi, 38, to be seen at this year’s tournament.
Brasil 70 – The Saga of Tri (2026)
Netflix. One season, 5 episodes
Launched last week, the fiction based on facts revisits the journey of the Brazilian team, discredited after the 1966 World Cup, towards their third title in Mexico-1970. It covers everything from the formation of the team, with the controversial and acidic João Saldanha (Rodrigo Santoro), to the consolidation, with the legendary and tactical Zagallo (Bruno Mazzeo).
Pelé (Lucas Agrícola), trying to play for the first time in every World Cup game, is divided between the focus on performing as much as possible, the responsibility of motivating the group, the pressure from General Médici’s dictatorial government for him to say a word in favor of the regime and the ghosts that have tormented him since he was a child.
Brazil 2002: Behind the Scenes of Penta (2022)
Netflix, 129 minutos
Close to the start of the 2026 World Cup, nothing like a little (more) nostalgia, and nothing better than remembering the most recent achievement, which is no longer so recent.
In 2002, after the tough defeat to hosts France in the 1998 decision, a few hours after Ronaldo Fenômeno had a nervous breakdown, Brazil got there with outstanding performances from Ronaldo himself, Rivaldo and Ronaldinho Gaúcho, in addition to two blunders by the refereeing (against Turkey and Belgium) and a blatant failure by German goalkeeper Kahn in the final.
There is footage taken by reserve defender Belletti and testimonials from athletes from the national team and teams that lost to Brazil.
Cristiano Ronaldo – Best in the World (2017)
Globoplay, 20 minutes
Presented by Portuguese actor Ricardo Pereira and narrated by journalist Tino Marcos (master of ceremonies at the mega event of calling up the Brazilian team for this year’s World Cup), the mini-documentary summarizes Cristiano Ronaldo’s career. He tells the story of his beginnings as a child at the Andorinha club, on Madeira Island, until his glory with Real Madrid and being elected the best player in the world for the fifth time.
Former player César Prates talks about the transformation he made to the hair of the Portuguese player who will compete in his sixth World Cup at the age of 41, and CR7 himself entertains the surroundings, and has fun, playing with teammates speaking with a Brazilian accent.
From the Stand: Pelé (2022)
AppleTV and PlutoTV, 22 minutes
“How do you spell Pele? God.” Thus begins, in the voice of Mario Spatizziani, the mini-documentary that summarizes the career of Edson Arantes do Nascimento, in a suit, a god with the ball at his feet, unparalleled as he was.
From Bilé’s time in Bauru (SP), through his triumph in three World Cups and the emergence of the nickname King of Football, and ending with the “conquest of the USA”, playing for Cosmos, in New York, the story unfolds with comments from Pelé himself.
Option for those who have little time. Do you have time to watch a feature film? I recommend “Isto É Pelé” and “Pelé Eterno”, both available on Globoplay.
What’s coming
What’s new on the main streaming platforms
Cape Fear (2026)
Cape Fear. Apple TV, ten episodes.
The series, which adapts Martin Scorsese’s film, follows Max Cady (Javier Bardem), who intends to take revenge on the couple who represented him in court after being released from prison. To do this, he uses his knowledge of the law to avoid punishment.
Mexico 1986 (2026)
Netflix, 95 min.
Gabriel Ripstein’s film, starring Diego Luna, mixes comedy and satire to portray the true behind-the-scenes look at how Mexico hosted the 1986 World Cup against all odds.
Sweet Magnolias (2020-)
Sweet Magnolias. Netflix, 5 seasons
The series follows three inseparable friends in Serenity, South Carolina, who face career, family and love challenges together.
Office Passion (2026)
Office Romance. Netflix, 112 min.
Jackie (Jennifer Lawrence) has a policy of not getting involved with co-workers. With the arrival of a new lawyer, your values are tested.
See before it’s too late
A tip about a film or series that will soon be released from streaming platforms
Wonka (2023)
Available on Netflix until June 7th. 116 min
Before he was known for his chocolate factory, young Willy Wonka (Timothée Chalamet) dreamed of changing the world with his recipes and a pinch of magic.
