Series synopsis
Brazil '70: The Third Star, also known as Brasil 70: A Saga do Tri is a drama television series that premiered on Netflix on May 29, 2026. It ended on May 29, 2026. It was created by Naná Xavier, Rafael Dornellas. It stars Lucas Agrícola, Rodrigo Santoro, Bruno Mazzeo and Marcelo Adnet.
In 1970, the Brazilian national team took the field with big dreams and an even bigger challenge: to become the first three-time world champions.
Premise
In 1970, the Brazilian national team took the field with big dreams and an even bigger challenge: to become the first three-time world champions.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Lucas Agrícola as Pelé
- Rodrigo Santoro as João Saldanha
- Bruno Mazzeo as Zagallo
- Marcelo Adnet as Eusébio Teixeira
- Ravel Andrade as Tostão
- Hugo Haddad as Félix
- Maicon Rodrigues as Paulo Cézar Caju
- Daniel Blanco as Rivelino
Supporting cast
- Fillipe Soutto as Gérson
- Gui Ferraz as Jairzinho
- Caio Cabral as Carlos Alberto
- Lucas Sá as Fontana
- Leo Corleone as Clodoaldo
- Julia Stockler as Thereza Bulhões
- Rogério Brito as Dondinho
- Caio Horowicz as Mazzetti
- Felipe Frazão as Leo
- Lara Tremouroux as Rosa
- Bruna Mascarenhas as Rosemeri
- Val Perré as Mário Américo
Guest cast
- Gabriel Santos Silva as Piazza
- Luan Henrique as Brito
- Mateus Augusto as Everaldo
- Bruno Aredes as Roberto
- Kayo de Oliveira as Marco Antônio
- Victor Salomão as Dadá Maravilha
- Blad as Edu
- Rafael Rampazzo as Baldocchi
- MV as Joel Camargo
- Wesley Martins as Zé Maria
- Giovanni Venoso as Ado
- Jean Pedro as Wilson Simonal
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 5 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 5 | May 29, 2026 | May 29, 2026 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Play for Us, Pelé After a harrowing 1966 season, Pelé hesitates to return to the field — but the energetic encouragement of coach João Saldanha may change his mind. |
May 29, 2026 |
| 2 |
Zagallo's Eleven With Saldanha out, the team heads to Mexico for the cup — but neither the heat nor their superstitious new coach cuts them any slack. |
May 29, 2026 |
| 3 |
What King Am I? Facing a strong, united opponent, Brazil's team must set aside their political differences to stay focused on the game... and keep scoring. |
May 29, 2026 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Netflix |
|---|---|
| First aired | May 29, 2026 |
| Last aired | May 29, 2026 |
| Status | ended |