FIFA World Cup 2026 Final is here, and like every football fan, we are all glued to our TV screens. Since many matches are scheduled at night and there are gaps between two games, the big question is: how do you keep the excitement going while waiting for the next kick-off? We have the perfect answer. Instead of letting the energy drop, you can watch some inspiring sports movies on ZEE5 and FREE5 to keep the adrenaline flowing. These movies are perfect examples of hard work and self-belief, making them the ideal watch during the break before the next big match.
Jhund – 2022
Jhund- is a motivational sports drama featuring Amitabh Bachchan, as a former sports teacher who finds hope and purpose in a group of underprivileged kids. He teaches them to play football and they learn to channel their anger, energy and talent into something positive and not judge them for their pasts. The film is emotional, grounded and powerful that how the belief of one person can change lives of many.
Watch Jhund on FREE5 if you enjoy meaningful sports dramas with strong performances and a heartfelt message.
Tiki Taka – 2020
Tiki Taka is a comedy movie about an African footballer Khelechi who lands in India and gets involved in a complicated situation involving a football, a drug cartel and a street-smart taxi driver called Raju. What begins as a misconception soon becomes an amusing and touching journey as Khelechi is mistaken for a football star and is caught up in Bengal’s passionate obsession for the sport.
Tiki Taka is a breezy watch with a warm emotional touch, thanks to its mix of mistaken identity, football fever and comic chaos. Stream on ZEE5 and enjoy a fun story that keeps things light, lively and entertaining.
Ghoomer – 2023
Ghoomer is an emotional sports drama starring Abhishek Bachchan and Saiyami Kher in lead roles. The movie is about Anina, a talented cricketer whose life changes after a tragic accident and a tough former cricketer who pushes her to rebuild herself through a new style of play. With cricket, pain, hope and determination at its centre, the movie shows how courage can take a person beyond their limits.
Watch Ghoomer on ZEE5 if you enjoy inspiring sports dramas with strong performances and an emotional comeback story.
Iqbal – 2005
This is an emotional, simple and deeply inspiring sports drama about a young deaf and mute boy from a small village who dreams of becoming a cricketer for India. With the help of a former cricketer, he trains against all odds and fights social, financial and personal challenges to prove his talent. Starring Shreyas Talpade and Naseeruddin Shah.
Will the boy overcome every challenge and turn his cricket dream into reality? Watch Iqbal on ZEE5 and follow a moving story of struggle, self-belief and determination.
Rashmi Rocket – 2021
Rashmi Rocket is an inspiring sports drama featuring Taapsee Pannu, Priyanshu Painyuli and Abhishek Banerjee. The movie is based on the story of Rashmi, a talented athlete from Gujarat who dreams of representing India at the Olympics but is disqualified after taking a gender verification test, and soon turns into an emotional battle for dignity, identity and justice.
Watch Rashmi Rocket on FREE5 for a strong story of courage, resilience and one woman’s fight to prove her worth beyond the track.
As FIFA World Cup 2026 keeps the sporting excitement high, these stories make the perfect watch between matches. They bring emotion, humour, hope and inspiration in different ways, while reminding us why sports connect so deeply with people.
So, when the live game takes a pause, stream these motivational sports movies on ZEE5 and FREE5 and keep the winning spirit going.
