The FIFA Women’s World Cup turned almost all of us into soccer fans—even those of us who had never watched a game before. If you’re one of the many who have discovered a love of soccer then you might be wondering what to do with your new found passion for the sport, now that the world cup is over.
Short of joining a soccer team of your own, the next best option is to start ticking off all of the best soccer films and TV shows off your streaming bucket list—and there’s a lot out there.
Below, seven of the best soccer films and tv shows all football fans need to see.
The Best Movies And TV Shows About Soccer
Bend It Like Beckham
Bend It Like Beckham is a cult film for a reason. The story follows two teenage female soccer players, Jules (Keira Knightly) and Jess (Parminder Nagra), who face social and cultural challenges in their pursuit of professional football.
Watch on Apple TV+
She’s The Man
She’s The Man has everything you could want in a movie about soccer—empowering female characters, hilarious dialogue, shirtless Channing Tatum and a good amount of soccer. The film is loosely based on Shakespeare’s The Twelfth Night, and follows Viola (Amanda Bynes) as she masquerades a boy to play for her dream soccer team.
Watch on Stan
The English Game
The English Game is a must-watch for anyone interested in the history of the sport. The period drama takes place in 1870, when soccer was still a sport for the wealthy. Across six episodes, we see the players from the upper classes and working classes come together to change the sport forever.
Watch on Netflix
Fever Pitch
Fever Pitch is a 1997 film based on Nick Hornby’s best-selling memoir, Fever Pitch: A Fan’s Life. The film follows the relationship between Paul Ashworth (Colin Firth) and Sarah Hughes (Ruth Gemmell), whose up and downs play out against the backdrop of Arsenal’s match against Liverpool in 1989.
Watch on Disney+
This Is Football
This Is Football is a six-episode documentary series about the impact of the sport on the world. Taking viewers from the streets of Delhi to the pitches of the Champions League, this inspiring documentary provides an insight into how the sport unites and empowers both its players and its fans.
Watch on Prime Video
Ted Lasso
People can’t stop talking about Ted Lasso—and there’s a reason for it. The American comedy drama, which follows an American football coach who is hired to manage a British soccer team, is as heartwarming as it is fun. While centred around the sport, the show also has plenty to say about relationships, friendships and following your passions.
Watch on Apple TV+
Matildas: The World At Our Feet
Whether you’re an OG Matildas fan, or a brand new one, this empowering documentary will give you the all of the background you need on the team’s intensive journey to the World Cup. The documentary doesn’t only provide a fascinating look into how the team transformed from the “female Socceroos” into the superstars they are today but also celebrates the unique power of female sportsmanship itself.
Watch on Disney+
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