Best Football Movies to Watch This Season

By Akanksha
June 19, 2026

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Pelé: Birth of a Legend (2016)

The movie is a true story of the legendary Brazilian footballer Edson Arantes do Nascimento, universally known as Pelé. It shows his early life and his journey with Brazil to eventual glory.

Goal 2: Living the Dream (2007)

The second movie of the famous football- focused Goal trilogy, Goal 2: Living the Dream, is the most popular among the three.

Bend it like Beckham (2002)

The movie starring Keira Knightley follows the story of 18-year-old Jess, a British-Indian girl, played by Parminder Nagra, who defies her traditional indian family to pursue a soccer career.

Offside (2006)

The Iranian sports comedy follows the story of a group of women who disguise themselves as men to attend a crucial World Cup qualifying match between Iran and Bahrain.

The Damned United (2009)

The dark, humorous psychological sports drama is an adaptation of David Peace’s best-selling novel.

The Cup (1999)

The internationally acclaimed movie, inspired by true events, follows the story of two young, football-crazy Tibetan monks sneaking into the monastery-in-exile to watch the 1998 FIFA World Cup Final.

Shaolin Soccer (2001)

The Hong Kong sports comedy follows the story of a former Shaolin monk who reunites with his brothers to form a soccer team using their martial arts skills to their advantage.

Victory (1981)

A sports war film starring Sylvester Stallone, Michael Caine, and football legend Pelé as Allied prisoners of war who use a propaganda soccer match against a German team as a cover for a daring escape

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