Kevin Bridges’s In Search of the Beautiful Game Out Today

Kevin Bridges travels to Brazil and the United States for a new BBC documentary exploring football’s cultural significance ahead of the 2026 World Cup.

Watch on iPlayer here now, with the show airing on BBC Scotland tonight at 9:00 pm, followed by BBC One at 10:30 pm this Sunday (7th June).

With Scotland’s first appearance at the tournament in 28 years imminent, Kevin will meet players, fans and local communities to examine what the game means across different cultures.

A lifelong football supporter, Kevin reflects on how the sport has changed since he watched France ’98 as an 11-year-old, and questions whether the modern game has lost some of its soul. Along the way, he explores themes of identity, community and how football’s meaning has evolved over time.

Combining travel, insight and his trademark humour, the documentary offers a personal and wide-ranging look at the global game in the lead-up to Scotland’s return to the world stage.