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[07/17/25 - 05:46 AM]
Rodrigo Santoro, Bruno Mazzeo, and Lucas Agricola Will Star in "Brasil 70 - A Saga do Tri," A Scripted Netflix Miniseries About the 1970 World Cup, and Filming Is Underway
The miniseries will be an immersive re-creation of standout plays and behind-the-scenes moments that helped establish the legacy of one of the best teams to ever play soccer.

[02/25/25 - 09:01 AM]
Netflix Announces Fictional Miniseries About The 1970 Championship
Inspired by real events, the miniseries will dive into the challenges, passions, and fears that accompanied players such as Pelé, Tostão, Félix, Carlos Alberto, Jairzinho, Gérson, and Rivellino, as well as coach Zagallo, during the preparation and competition of the tournament.







BRASIL 70 - A SAGA DO TRI (NETFLIX)
Premieres in TBA 2026 (Exact Date TBA)
BROADCAST HISTORY:
???
STATUS:
new in 2025/2026 (date TBA)
TIME SLOT:
not on the schedule
CURRENT SEASON:
1 (??? episodes)
DESCRIPTION:
(from Netflix's press release, July 2025) Rodrigo Santoro (João Saldanha), Bruno Mazzeo (Zagallo) and Lucas Agrícola (Pelé) are set to star in Brasil 70, A Saga do Tri, a new miniseries from Netflix and O2 Filmes that covers the journey of Brazil's soccer team en route to its third championship at the 1970 World Cup. Filming has already begun in cities in Brazil and Mexico. Although a release date has not yet been set, the miniseries will be an immersive re-creation of standout plays and behind-the-scenes moments that helped establish the legacy of one of the best teams to ever play soccer. It will be a an exploration of the challenges, emotions, and fears faced by players such as Pelé, Tostão, Félix, Carlos Alberto, Jairzinho, Gérson, and Rivellino, as well as managers Saldanha and Zagallo, both before and during the tournament. The story unfolds during a key moment not only in soccer history, but also in Brazilian political history, as the country endured the most difficult phase of its military dictatorship. While demonstrating their brilliance on the field, the team handles the intense pressure of representing their entire country.
CREW INFORMATION:
· Naná Xavier as CRTR
· Paulo Morelli as DIR
· Pedro Morelli as DIR
· Rafael Dornellas as CRTR
GENRE(S):
· drama
STUDIO INFORMATION:
· O2 Filmes