Six football films to watch during the 2026 World Cup

As the 2026 World Cup approaches, cinema offers a compelling way to engage with the sport beyond the matches themselves. The article highlights six films that explore the world of football from various perspectives.

One featured film is "Diamantino" (2018), directed by Gabriel Abrantes and Daniel Schmidt. This movie presents a character who is both strikingly similar to and distinct from football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo, offering a unique take on sports stardom.

The piece is authored by Fernando Chaves Espinach, an editor for Revista Dominical and Áncora. Espinach brings a wealth of experience to the topic, holding a Master's degree in Film Programming and Curation from Birkbeck, University of London, and possessing 15 years of experience in culture journalism. His background also includes a Bachelor's in Journalism and Audiovisual Production from the University of Costa Rica, and he has served as co-director of Pólvora Fiesta de Cine e Ideas and former director of the CR Film Festival.

The article focuses on providing recommendations for football-themed cinema, catering to fans looking for related content during the global tournament. The selection aims to offer diverse cinematic interpretations of the sport.