With the World Cup around the corner, SOCCER is in the air. We’ve got the latest on soccer docs, docuseries and more:
NETFLIX TO RELEASE JAMES
The life of James Rodríguez —the Colombian boy who dreamed of becoming captain and ultimately rose to inspire an entire nation as its iconic No. 10— unfolds in this documentary as a journey through his talent, his hardships, and his professional evolution, while also delving into the intimate story of the man behind the idol and the struggles that shaped him on and off the pitch. With the 2026 World Cup just around the corner —and perhaps the last great opportunity of his career to reach a new summit— the series revisits his moments of glory, acknowledges the challenges that forged him, and, in his own voice, offers an honest testimony of his life.
ROKU CHANNEL RELEASES SOCCER MEETS AMERICA
From the implosion of pro leagues in the 1980s to the 2026 World Cup, “Soccer Meets America” chronicles the unexpected path of professional soccer in the United States. The series looks at soccer history through the lens of exclusive interviews with players from the United States Men’s National Team including Chris Henderson, John Harkes, and Mike Sorber, along with Alan Rothenberg, former President of the U.S. Soccer Federation and Bruce Arena, head coach and sporting director of the San Jose Earthquakes. Soccer Meets America celebrates the community and players who have kept soccer alive in America as it moved from small communities to mainstream with the help of technology, pop culture, and dedicated fans.
USPS EXHIBITS SOCCER STAMP
Excitement is high as players and fans await the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup co-hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada. The United States alone will host 76 World Cup matches in 11 locations, including the final match in New Jersey. Soccer has become especially popular with younger Americans, with millions playing at the youth level and more than 800,000 participating in high school, and our nation’s role as a host could again reshape the future of soccer in the United States. Antonio Alcalá, an art director for USPS, designed the stamp.
