Netflix has confirmed that it will produce a new fiction miniseries about the 1970 Mexico World Cup, one of the most iconic editions in football history. The production, made in collaboration with O2 Filmes, will revive legendary moments of the tournament and delve into the personal stories of the Brazilian players who won their third World Cup.
What will Netflix’s new series about the 1970 World Cup be about?
Inspired by real events, the series will focus on the journey of the Brazilian national team during the 1970 Mexico World Cup. Directed by Pedro Morelli and Paulo Morelli, and created by Naná Xavier and Rafael Dornellas, the miniseries will narrate how legendary players such as Pelé, Tostão, Félix, Carlos Alberto, Jairzinho, Gérson, and Rivellino faced challenges both on and off the field.
Through a combination of dramatization and historical recreation, viewers will relive iconic moments of the tournament, including legendary plays and Carlos Alberto’s goal in the final against Italy, considered one of the greatest of all time. Additionally, the series will explore the role of coach Mario Zagallo, who became a key figure in the strategy that led Brazil to victory.
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The 1970 Mexico World Cup is considered by many experts as the tournament that defined modern football. It was the first World Cup broadcast in color and brought together teams and players who revolutionized the sport. Led by Pelé, Brazil showcased an exceptional level of play and cemented its reputation as one of the greatest national teams in history.
Beyond sporting achievements, the tournament also took place in a politically tense context for Brazil, which was going through one of the most repressive periods of its military dictatorship. The series will explore this backdrop and how political pressure influenced the players’ performance.
Where and when will the series be filmed?
The production will have locations in both Brazil and Mexico, allowing for an authentic recreation of the original tournament settings. The miniseries promises to capture not only the intensity of the matches but also the atmosphere of the era, with meticulous production design that will reflect the culture and football passion of the 1970s.
So far, Netflix has not announced an official release date, but the project is expected to arrive on the platform in the coming years.
Who is behind the production?
Netflix is collaborating with O2 Filmes, one of Brazil’s leading production companies, responsible for major film and television projects. Founded in 1991 and led by Andrea Barata Ribeiro, Fernando Meirelles, and Paulo Morelli, the company has produced successful series and films such as City of God and Marighella.
This new miniseries joins the growing catalog of Netflix series that focus on sports and biographical stories. The platform has invested in productions centered on sports, such as The Last Dance, about Michael Jordan, and Pelé: Birth of a Legend, reinforcing its commitment to narratives that combine athletic success with cinematic storytelling.
