The 2000s soccer movie players, fans and celebrities keep putting at the top of their watchlists
Yahoo has compiled a list of recommended soccer movies, including 'Bend It Like Beckham' and 'The Damned United', based on input from staff, celebrities, and players. The article highlights the enduring popularity of these films during the 2026 World Cup season.
Why it matters
It captures the intersection of sports culture and cinema, providing curated recommendations for fans during a major global sporting event.
It's World Cup time. We asked Yahoo staffers, celebrity fans and players to help us pick the best soccer movies ever made. (Photo illustration: Gabriella Turrisi/Yahoo News; photos: THE DAMNED UNITED, Michael Sheen, 2009. Sony Pictures/Courtesy Everett Collection, Bend It/Film Council/Kobal/Shutterstock, Dreamworks Skg/Kobal/Shutterstock, Buena Vista Pictures/courtesy Everett Collection, Courtesy of HBO Max) You can't escape World Cup fever right now — and why would you want to?
The article is a lifestyle and entertainment piece with no political bias.
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