Akbar Majeed explores Black history and soccer's future in new documentary
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 31, 2026, 9:00 AM
Last updated Jul 31, 2026
Akbar Majeed’s documentary examines soccer in the United States through a Black perspective. It addresses barriers faced by Black athletes and reflects on the US men's team performance in the 2026 World Cup, specifically their last-16 exit against Belgium. Majeed suggests the team's collapse affected its legacy in the sport. The film prompts discussion on pay-to-play structures in U.S. soccer and their implications for future generations. Further screenings and discussions are expected to follow its release.
- •The documentary is titled 'Can We Kick It?'
- •It focuses on the intersection of Black history and soccer.
- •Majeed critiques the pay-to-play model in U.S. soccer.
- •The film addresses the impact of the US team's previous World Cup performance.
- •It seeks to raise awareness about barriers facing Black soccer players.
- 9:00 AMThe Guardian Sport — Can We Kick It?: new doc is timely take on Black history, pay-to-play and future of US soccer
- 9:00 AMYahoo Sports — Can We Kick It?: new doc is timely take on Black history, pay-to-play and future of US soccer
"Akbar Majeed’s new feature tells the story of the sport through a Black lens and asks hard questions about the barriers facing the game’s breakthrough Akbar Majeed takes a deep breath as he considers the legacy of the 2026 World Cup and, in particular, the effect of the US team’s collapse against Belgium for a last-16 exit. “Unfortunately, that performance in the last game did not help at all,” he says. Continue reading...
"Akbar Majeed’s new feature tells the story of the sport through a Black lens and asks hard questions about the barriers facing the game’s breakthrough
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External links- The Guardian SportJul 31, 2026, 9:00 AMCan We Kick It?: new doc is timely take on Black history, pay-to-play and future of US soccer
Akbar Majeed’s new feature tells the story of the sport through a Black lens and asks hard questions about the barriers facing the game’s breakthrough Akbar Majeed takes a deep breath as he considers the legacy of the 2026 World Cup and, in particular, the effect of the US team’s collapse against Belgium for a last-16 exit. “Unfortunately, that performance in the last game did not help at all,” he says. Continue reading...
- Yahoo SportsJul 31, 2026, 9:00 AMCan We Kick It?: new doc is timely take on Black history, pay-to-play and future of US soccer
Akbar Majeed’s new feature tells the story of the sport through a Black lens and asks hard questions about the barriers facing the game’s breakthrough
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