Soccer, or football everywhere else, is one of the most popular sports in the world. It's actually surprising we don't have more movies about the game. But lucky for us, we have a bunch of great ones, and with the 2026 World Cup less than a year away, it's a good time to make the ultimate watchlist.Today, I want to go over what I think are the ten best movies about soccer and talk about what makes them special. Let's dive in. 1. Bend It Like Beckham (2002)Director: Gurinder ChadhaWriters: Gurinder Chadha, Guljit Bindra, Paul Mayeda BergesCast: Parminder Nagra, Keira Knightley, Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Anupam KherThis movie rocks. It's a brilliant coming-of-age movie as well as a sports movie. The film became a cultural phenomenon that transcended the sports genre and was beloved by audiences all over the world. At the heart of this movie is an 18-year-old British-Indian girl who idolizes David Beckham and dreams of playing professional soccer against the wishes of her traditional Indian family. It's a dramedy that tugs on the heartstrings and makes you so happy while watching it. The film was a box office success and a critical darling. 2. The Damned United (2009)Director: Tom HooperWriter: Peter MorganCast: Michael Sheen, Timothy Spall, Colm Meaney, Jim BroadbentThere's so much drama in the sport of soccer, and this movie manages to capture it all. It delves into the turbulent 44-day reign of controversial football manager Brian Clough at Leeds United in 1974. In this movie, Michael...
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