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[05/26/26 - 07:01 AM]
Video: "The Root Of The Game" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Brazil lives, breathes and exports várzea. This series delves into the stories behind the beautiful game - one with the power to change lives.
[03/12/26 - 07:01 AM]
A Documentary About Ronaldinho Gaucho Leads Netflix's Slate of Soccer-Related Releases in 2026
From the genius that dazzled stadiums around the world to the dirt fields where new talents are born, Brazilian soccer is the common thread running through three new documentaries from Netflix in Brazil.






ROOT OF THE GAME, THE (NETFLIX)
Premieres Saturday, June 20
BROADCAST HISTORY:
6/20/26 - ???
STATUS:
new this summer (yet to premiere)
TIME SLOT:
saturdays from 3:01 AM-4:00 AM EST
CURRENT SEASON:
1 (??? episodes)
VISIT THE OFFICIAL WEB SITE
ADDITIONAL NOTES:
limited series
DESCRIPTION:
(from Netflix's web site) Brazil lives, breathes and exports várzea. This series delves into the stories behind the beautiful game — one with the power to change lives.
CREW INFORMATION:
· Alec Cutter as DIR
GENRE(S):
· reality (all)
· reality (documentary)
STUDIO INFORMATION:
· Ginga Pictures
· R21