When James Rodríguez steps onto the 2026 World Cup pitch with Colombia this summer, he will likely be playing his last games at a tournament that has defined his career. In the lead-up to James’s closing act, Netflix will highlight the story that ignited his stardom. Scheduled to be released on May 21, “James” becomes the latest sports documentary series to hit the market, diving into the life and soccer journey of the Colombian superstar who broke out at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.  Directed by Simón Brand, the series features three episodes, including sit-down interviews with James himself and several others who crossed his path, from his 2014 breakout to his journey to Real Madrid, Bayern Munich and eventually Major League Soccer’s Minnesota United .  He is just the latest soccer legend to be featured in a Netflix documentary, joining Ronaldinho, David Beckham, Neymar, Pelé, and Angel Di Maria, among others.  “In 2014, James Rodríguez took the world by storm—scoring the only goal in World…