Netflix adds 2026 Brazilian football drama Brazil '70: The Third Star
Netflix has added 'Brazil '70: The Third Star,' a five-episode TV drama about the Brazilian national football team's quest for their third world championship in 1970, to its content catalog. The series is set to release in 2026 and stars Lucas Agrícola, Rodrigo Santoro, and Bruno Mazzeo.
Key Takeaways
- Brazil '70: The Third Star is listed on Netflix as a 5-episode TV drama for 2026.
- The story follows the Brazilian national team’s push to become the first three-time world champions in 1970.
- Lucas Agrícola, Rodrigo Santoro, and Bruno Mazzeo are in the cast.
- Naná Xavier and Rafael Dornellas are credited as creators.
- Episode 1, “Play for Us, Pelé,” centers on Pelé and coach João Saldanha after the 1966 season.
Why It Matters
Netflix is adding another sports drama built around a recognizable football milestone, this time a five-episode series about Brazil’s 1970 World Cup team. The title sits alongside other football- and athlete-focused projects already on the service, including Baggio: The Divine Ponytail, The Beautiful Game, and Senna. What to watch next is whether Netflix expands the title beyond the listing into trailers, a confirmed release date, and broader localized promotion tied to the 2026 launch window.
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